Module 3: Emergency Release
 
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Step 10
 
Could incident potentially result in off-site exposure to released EHS?
 
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There are no Federal reporting requirements for this release under EPCRA. However, internal DOE or state requirements may still apply.
 
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    Step 12
 
       
    Immediately notify the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) and the Local Emergency Planning Committee(s) (LEPCs) as required in 40 CFR 355.40.
 
As appropriate, concurrently implement internal reporting requirements and/or state requirements.
   
       
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Exempt Release
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    Step 13
 
Make the necessary follow-up notification to the LEPC(s) and SERC.
   
       
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This is the end of Module 3: Emergency Release.
 
At this point you should have completed all Federal reporting requirements for HS and EHS releases under EPCRA.
 
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