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2021 LEPC-Tribal Conference and Hazardous Materials Workshop
April 19, 2021 — On April 15 Lieutenant Commander Faith Knighton, Scientific Support Coordinator for the Pacific Northwest, presented an Office of Response and Restoration and Emergency Response Division overview at the virtual 2021 LEPC-Tribal Conference and Hazardous Materials Workshop hosted by the Washington State Emergency Response Commission.
This conference is provided through a collaborative effort of state agencies and Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC). The purpose of the conference is to increase compliance of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, help increase LEPC knowledge, and how to access and share information. LEPCs are organizations that consist of emergency responders, industry, government, education, media, and community groups.
For further information, contact Faith.Knighton@noaa.gov.