Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986, communities are required to establish Local Emergency Planning Committees to develop a response plans for chemical emergencies. In accordance with this legislation, the City of Waltham has identified locations where hazardous materials are stored, used, and transported.

     Under Sections 311-312 of this act, the community has a right to know information about hazardous chemicals in their city, in an easily accessible form.

  The Waltham Local Emergency Planning Committee fulfills its responsibilities, under the law by bringing representatives of municipal government, industry, universities and other interested organizations to identify the hazards within the city and prepare for emergencies involving hazardous materials. this plan also provides information to the citizens of our community on the chemical hazards at facilities and on the roadways of the city.

If you have any questions about any other aspect of the Waltham LEPC, email us at information@walthamlepc.org