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HazMat Presentation - Martin County, Florida

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Federal and State Regulations<br />

• Congress passed the Emergency Planning and<br />

Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) in 1986<br />

• <strong>Florida</strong> Legislature passed the <strong>Florida</strong> Hazardous<br />

Materials Emergency Response and Community<br />

Right-to-Know Act in 1988<br />

• EPCRA, Section 126 mandated that OSHA develop<br />

safety regulations for first responders.<br />

• EPCRA requires local communities and facilities to<br />

plan and prepare for hazardous materials<br />

emergencies.<br />

2008 Haz-Mat Review<br />

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