EPA EPCRA / SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know)
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 11001-11050, also known as SARA Title III. Four distinct programs: Section 302/303 emergency planning (40 CFR Part 355 Subpart B), Section 304 emergency release notification (40 CFR Part 355 Subpart C), Sections 311/312 hazardous chemical inventory reporting / Tier II (40 CFR Part 370), and Section 313 Toxic Release Inventory / Form R (40 CFR Part 372).
EPA EPCRA / SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know) is a compliance framework from United States (Federal) with 4 domains and 4 controls that map to 3 other frameworks. The largest domains are Emergency Planning (EPCRA §302/303) (1 controls), Emergency Release Notification (EPCRA §304) (1 controls), Tier II Chemical Inventory Reporting (EPCRA §311/312) (1 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (4)
Emergency Planning (EPCRA §302/303)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| epa-epcra-sara-iii::302 | EHS threshold planning quantity notification to SERC and LEPC |
Emergency Release Notification (EPCRA §304)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| epa-epcra-sara-iii::304 | Immediate and written follow-up notification for reportable releases |
Tier II Chemical Inventory Reporting (EPCRA §311/312)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| epa-epcra-sara-iii::312 | Annual Tier II report submission by March 1 |
Toxic Release Inventory (EPCRA §313)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| epa-epcra-sara-iii::313 | Form R / Form A TRI reporting by July 1 |
Your Compliance Coverage
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The Compliance Position Diagnostic, $5,000 fixed, ten business daysWhat is EPA EPCRA / SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know) and who does it apply to?
EPA EPCRA / SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know) is a compliance framework from United States (Federal) with 4 domains and 4 controls. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 11001-11050, also known as SARA Title III. Four distinct programs: Section 302/303 emergency planning (40 CFR Part 355 Subpart B), Section 304 emergency release notification (40 CFR Part 355 Subpart C), Sections 311/312 hazardous chemical inventory reporting / Tier II (40 CFR Part 370), and Section 313 Toxic Release Inventory / Form R (40 CFR Part 372). It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does EPA EPCRA / SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know) actually require?
EPA EPCRA / SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know) has 4 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Emergency Planning (EPCRA §302/303) (1 controls), Emergency Release Notification (EPCRA §304) (1 controls), Tier II Chemical Inventory Reporting (EPCRA §311/312) (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of EPA EPCRA / SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know) do I already cover?
EPA EPCRA / SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know) maps to 3 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68) (25% coverage), OSHA General Industry Standards (29 CFR Part 1910) (25% coverage), EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Management (25% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
How do I implement EPA EPCRA / SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know)?
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