To make mistakes is human... and costly when it occurs in your Tier II Report.

Our team of EH&S specialists developed this checklist to help them catch the most common Tier II reporting errors and save time, money, and headaches. We hope you find it just as useful.

Tier II Checklist

checkbox 30px Check to make sure:

icons8-checkmark-23 You need to complete this report

icons8-checkmark-23 Your reporting software is current AND accepted by your state AND compatible with your OS

icons8-checkmark-23Your reporting format is compliant with your state requirements

icons8-checkmark-23You are sending THREE copies: one to your SERC, one to your LEPC, and one to your local fire department

 

checkbox 30px Double-check the following for OWNER/OPERATOR, TIER II CONTACT, EMERGENCY CONTACTS, and FACILITY EMERGENCY COORDINATOR:

icons8-checkmark-23 Correct spelling of FULL name

icons8-checkmark-23 Current email address

icons8-checkmark-23 Phone numbers

 

checkbox 30px Verify you have included the following for BOTH your facility AND mailing address (if they are different):

icons8-checkmark-23 Owner/Operator Name

icons8-checkmark-23 Complete address including COUNTY

icons8-checkmark-23 Fire department district

icons8-checkmark-23 Latitude and Longitude of location expressed as a decimal to six places (0.000000)

 

checkbox 30px Ensure your EMERGENCY CONTACTS are:

icons8-checkmark-23 Members of your organization

icons8-checkmark-23 Knowledgeable with your Tier 2 report

icons8-checkmark-23 Available 24/7

icons8-checkmark-23 Have provided current contact details: email address AND phone number

 

checkbox 30px For Chemical Storage Locations:

icons8-checkmark-23 Include a facility map with locations clearly marked as an attachment

icons8-checkmark-23 Write your directions in a way that is easy for first responders to follow

 

checkbox 30px To ensure your report is complete:

icons8-checkmark-23 Report the maximum quantity of chemicals and/or mixtures on site at any given point

icons8-checkmark-23 Account for all purchase records

icons8-checkmark-23 Consult EPA’s List of Lists for TPQ

icons8-checkmark-23 Review usage records

icons8-checkmark-23 Include stored chemicals/materials that are NOT tracked in other reports

icons8-checkmark-23 Review facility storage capacity

icons8-checkmark-23 Verify Extremely Hazardous Substances are correctly designated

 

checkbox 30px The final check:

icons8-checkmark-23 Are all areas completed?

icons8-checkmark-23 Is everything spelled correctly and are your numbers accurately transcribed?

icons8-checkmark-23 Did you pay the fee?

 

Disclaimer: All the information contained in this fact sheet is accurate as of January 27, 2023. ERA accepts no liability for the content of this fact sheet, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. To ensure the accuracy of the information provided, please contact the Environmental Protection Agency.

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