HazMat Presentation - Martin County, Florida
HazMat Presentation - Martin County, Florida
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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