605—102.11(30) Appointment of local emergency planning committees (LEPCs).

1. 102.11(1)  Purpose. The Iowa emergency response commission (IERC) reviews membership lists of persons to serve on an LEPC. Annually, the LEPC chair will submit a current LEPC membership list with the chair’s signature and date the document to verify current and authorized membership. The current verified membership list will be sent to the IERC.

2. 102.11(2)  Representation. At minimum, each LEPC should be comprised of a representative from each of the following groups or organizations:

   1. a. Elected state and local officials,
   2. b. Law enforcement personnel,
   3. c. Emergency management personnel,
   4. d. Firefighting personnel,
   5. e. First-aid personnel,
   6. f. Health personnel,
   7. g. Local environmental personnel,
   8. h. Hospital personnel,
   9. i. Transportation personnel,
   10. j. Broadcast and print media,
   11. k. Community groups, and

   12. l. Owners and operators of facilities subject to the requirements of EPCRA.

       A person may represent one or more of the disciplines listed, provided the person is duly appointed by each group or organization to be represented.

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