THE IMPORTANCE OF EPCRA REPORTING AND THE DANGERS OF COMPLACENCY.

The article discusses implementation, provisions, and compliance of organizations to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). Topics explored include the reporting of hazardous chemical storage and use by companies to concerned government agencies, the EPCRA violations committed by the West Fertilizer Co. storage and distribution facility in April 2013, and the documentation procedures that need to be observed by firms to ensure EPCRA compliance.