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Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
The Risk Communication and Management Department of the Oklahoma DEQ provides information and technical support to citizens, local emergency planning committees (LEPCs), and industry concerning hazardous chemicals.
The Risk Communication and Management Department of the Oklahoma DEQ provides information and technical support to citizens, local emergency planning committees (LEPCs), and industry concerning hazardous chemicals.
The Oklahoma Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Commission (OHMERC)
The Oklahoma Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Commission (OHMERC) is the State Emergency Response Commission, mandated under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, Title III (SARA Title III), also known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act. EPCRA also requires the formation of Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs). Functions of the OHMERC are defined in the State of Oklahoma Statute 27A-4-2-102, (Oklahoma Emergency Response Act).
The Oklahoma Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Commission (OHMERC) is the State Emergency Response Commission, mandated under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, Title III (SARA Title III), also known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act. EPCRA also requires the formation of Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs). Functions of the OHMERC are defined in the State of Oklahoma Statute 27A-4-2-102, (Oklahoma Emergency Response Act).
OHMERC membership is specified under the Oklahoma Emergency Response Act; two of six members are appointed by the Governor. By statute, the OHMERC is composed of the Secretary of Safety and Security or designee along with the Commissioner of Public Safety or designee, the State Fire Marshal or designee, the Executive Director of the Department of Environmental Quality or designee, the Director of the Oklahoma Emergency Management or designee, one member from the response community and one member from a regulated industry. Scheduled meetings generally are held in the First Floor Multi-Purpose room of DEQ in Oklahoma City, 707 N. Robinson. The Ad Hoc Committee meets at the request of the OHMERC. For questions regarding the OHMERC meetings, contact Matt Wormus, DEQ, 405-702-5137
Emergency Email and Wireless Network Alerts System
Visit the Emergency Email and Wireless Network Alerts System website to sign up for free notifications for citizens about local, regional, national and international critical news information.
Visit the Emergency Email and Wireless Network Alerts System website to sign up for free notifications for citizens about local, regional, national and international critical news information.
The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG)
A voluntary association of city, town and county governments within the Central Oklahoma area serving Canadian, Cleveland, Logan and Oklahoma counties. Communities today face problems that may well exceed the reach of a single municipal government. Transportation, water, air quality and emergency assistance are among many issues that are being solved more effectively on a cooperative, area wide basis.
A voluntary association of city, town and county governments within the Central Oklahoma area serving Canadian, Cleveland, Logan and Oklahoma counties. Communities today face problems that may well exceed the reach of a single municipal government. Transportation, water, air quality and emergency assistance are among many issues that are being solved more effectively on a cooperative, area wide basis.
National Association of SARA Title III Program Officials
The National Association of SARA Title III Program Officials (NASTTPO) is made up of members and staff of State Emergency Response Commissions (SERCs), Tribal Emergency Response Commissions (TERCs), Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs), various federal agencies and private industry. Members include state, tribal or local government employees with Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know (EPCRA) program responsibilities, such as health, occupational safety, first response, environmental, and emergency management agencies.
The National Association of SARA Title III Program Officials (NASTTPO) is made up of members and staff of State Emergency Response Commissions (SERCs), Tribal Emergency Response Commissions (TERCs), Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs), various federal agencies and private industry. Members include state, tribal or local government employees with Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know (EPCRA) program responsibilities, such as health, occupational safety, first response, environmental, and emergency management agencies.
Ask Rail
The Ask Rail app, launched in 2014, is a collaborative effort among the emergency response community and all North American Class I railroads. The app provides almost 20,000 first responders — from all 50 states and eight Canadian provinces — with immediate access to accurate, timely data about what type of hazardous materials a railcar is carrying so they can make an informed decision about how to respond to a rail emergency.
The Ask Rail app, launched in 2014, is a collaborative effort among the emergency response community and all North American Class I railroads. The app provides almost 20,000 first responders — from all 50 states and eight Canadian provinces — with immediate access to accurate, timely data about what type of hazardous materials a railcar is carrying so they can make an informed decision about how to respond to a rail emergency.
Federal Rail Administration Geographic Information System (GIS)
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Rail Administration mapping site to view railroad networks nationwide.
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Rail Administration mapping site to view railroad networks nationwide.
National Pipeline Mapping System
The National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) Public Map Viewer is a web-based mapping application designed to assist the general public with displaying and querying data related to gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipelines, liquefied natural gas plants, and breakout tanks under the Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) jurisdiction. Please note that this application does not contain distribution or gas gathering pipelines. Eligible users may also request access to the Pipeline Information Management Mapping Application (PIMMA) through this site.
The National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) Public Map Viewer is a web-based mapping application designed to assist the general public with displaying and querying data related to gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipelines, liquefied natural gas plants, and breakout tanks under the Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) jurisdiction. Please note that this application does not contain distribution or gas gathering pipelines. Eligible users may also request access to the Pipeline Information Management Mapping Application (PIMMA) through this site.
Chemical Safety Board
The CSB is an independent federal agency charged with investigating industrial chemical accidents. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the agency’s board members are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
The CSB is an independent federal agency charged with investigating industrial chemical accidents. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the agency’s board members are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.