Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act

This course provides an overview of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and its relevance to electric utility operations. Participants will learn about Sections 302–312, which govern facility emergency planning, coordination with Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs), and community hazard communication. This course provides comprehensive guidance on stormwater permitting and management requirements for electric distribution construction activities under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) program and applicable state aquatic resource regulations. Participants will learn how to identify when permits are required, implement effective erosion and sediment control best management practices, and maintain compliance documentation such as Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and inspection records. This course focuses on managing construction spoils — soil, rock, and debris — generated during electric distribution and substation work. Topics include classification, reuse, and disposal practices to ensure environmental compliance.