The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) was established to help communities plan for potential chemical emergencies. By requiring industry to report on the use, storage, and release of hazardous substances, state governments and local communities can use this information to prepare for potential risks. Facilities containing chemicals at or above EPA thresholds must submit a chemical inventory (a Tier II report) to the state on an annual basis. This information must also be made available to the public.
In Arkansas, ADEM acts as the state’s central repository for Tier II information. Facilities electronically submit Tier II reports each year, and ADEM distributes them to Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) and fire departments statewide. Tier II reports are used by LEPCs to develop response plans for hazardous material spills or natural disasters. Fire departments use Tier II reports to pre-plan incident response; as well as prepare personnel for any chemicals or hazards that may be present when responding to emergencies.
EPCRA sections 311-312: Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting
Facilities handling or storing hazardous chemicals above the Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) must provide all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), and local fire departments.
Facilities must provide an annual inventory report to SERC, LEPC, and local fire departments in the form of a Tier II Report due on March 1 of each year.
TIER 2 Resources
All TIER 2 Reporting Submission will be through the HazConnect Program.
Click Arkansas HAZCONNECT to register.
Facilities need to register as as “SUBMIT USER”. It is important to complete the email verification step. This is a security measure built in to the program and your account cannot be approved otherwise.
Once your user account is APPROVED existing facilities you manage will be assigned to you. If you are a new user, that has not previously filed TIER 2 Reports, you will have the opportunity to create those facilities.
When you are logged into HazConnect you will have access to a training video that further explains the necessary steps to use the program. Also, there is a HELP TICKET link that can be used for additional support.
TIER 2 Reporting Fee Structure for 2025 Reporting Year.
$50.00 for the first reportable chemical and $10.00 or each additional chemical. A maximum of $1,000 per facility is assessed. Per Arkansas Law, Tier 2 Reports and Fees must be completed by March 1 of each year or late fees will be assessed.
Federal, State, County and Municipal Facilities – No fee required, but full reporting is mandatory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arkansas’ TIER 2 reporting requirements.
HAZCONNECT Program provides access of TIER 2 data to local officials/LEPCs and Fire Departments.
Tier II reports must be submitted electronically through HAZCONNECT. No paper forms will be accepted.
On October 9, 1997, the State Emergency Response Commission declared each lease (as recorded with the Oil and Gas Commission) to be recognized as a ‘facility’ thus, requiring a Tier II report and fee to be filed for each lease/facility. The fee is $200.00 per lease/facility.
Tier II Reporting: Am I Regulated?
A chemical is hazardous if the facility is required to maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
Hazardous Chemical Reporting Thresholds
If you store hazardous chemicals, anytime of the calendar year, in quantities equal to or greater than the reporting threshold for that chemical you must submit a Tier II Report.
Hazardous chemicals: 10,000 lbs.
Extremely hazardous substances (EHS): 500 lbs. or the threshold planning quantity (TPQ), whichever is less. (Appendix A to Part 355—The List of Extremely Hazardous Substances and Their Threshold Planning Quantities)
Retail Fuel Stations: If tanks are underground and in compliance with underground storage tank federal requirements. ( Please see the following link for Retail Fuel Stations: Reporting thresholds for gas and diesel fuel retail stations.)
Hazardous Chemical Resources
Hazardous Chemical Information – Information about EHSs, mixtures, etc.
Weight Converter -use this to convert gallons to pounds.
EPA EPCRA Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
