Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
Chairpersons/Staff Contacts Meeting Synopsis
July 13, 2006
Tallahassee , Florida
In Attendance:
George Danz, Chairman
Kate Boer
Bruce Porter
John Gibbons
Ernie Hiers
Bill Lofgren
Mike Linkins
Chuck Carter
Jennifer Hobbs
Teri Hunalp
Milton Hill
Glenda Howell
Ray Ashton
Heather Golightly
Edye Rowell
Richard Smith
Chris Rietow
Richard Delp
Debbie Thayer
Chairman Danz called the LEPC Chair/Staff Contacts meeting to order. Introductions followed the Pledge of Allegiance and all in attendance were welcomed.
Training Task Force (TTF) Update – Chief Don Perdue
Chief Don Perdue reported that the TTF members reviewed the 2006 Strategic Plan Action items and provided updates accordingly.
Chief Perdue stated that there are four recommendations the TTF would like to present to the LEPC and the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC). They are as follows:
• The LEPCs are recommended to register on the Florida State Fire College 's (FSFC) website as a training provider. This will allow them access to a list of providers in the event they are searching or have requests for a specific type of training.
• The LEPCs endorse the TTF recommendation to the SERC to approve the FSFC bridge program to assist those who missed the December 31, 2005 deadline to complete the voluntary hazardous materials technician level certification. To be eligible, one must have already completed at least fifty percent of the required training.
• The LEPCs endorse the TTF recommendation to the SERC to approve the following two Standard Operating Procedures developed by the State Working Group on Domestic Preparedness through the Florida Association of Hazardous Materials Responders: Technical Decontamination Guidelines for Hazardous Materials Incidents and Public Safety Sampling Guidelines for Hazardous Materials Teams at Hazardous Materials Incidents.
• The LEPCs endorse the TTF recommendation to the SERC to approve the use of the Capabilities Assessment Tool for Type II Hazardous Materials Response Resources as an addendum to the original tool.
CAMEO Issues – Mr. Tim Date
Mr. Tim Date informed the LEPCs that the new Hazards Analysis (HA) contract requires electronic submission of the HA information in CAMEOfm format. Mr. Date reminded all of the LEPCs conducting HAs to upgrade to the most recent version of CAMEOfm.
Mr. Date also stated that some of the districts are or will be conducting CAMEO training and, in fact, District 5's final day of CAMEO training is today.
Mr. Date reported that a meeting was held with the Division of Emergency Management's (DEM's) GIS Administrator regarding the development of the statewide HA database. Development and input should begin in the near future. The long-term goal is to provide first responder and hazmat planners access to the database.
DISTRICT REPORTS
District 1: Mr. Richard Delp and Ms. Debbie Thayer referred to the HazMatters. Ms. Thayer noted that the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness workshop went well and that the next LEPC meeting is scheduled to be held July 19, 2006, in Bay County .
District 2: Mr. Chris Rietow said that the next LEPC meeting is scheduled to be held in August. The draft LEPC exercise After Action Report (AAR) is completed and will be submitted to DEM in the near future. Also, Mr. Rietow shared that he is working on the HA deliverables. Upon approval, he will forward them to the District 2 counties.
District 3: Ms. Edye Rowell referred to the HazMatters.
District 4: Ms. Heather Golightly referred to the HazMatters and she made mention of how well the LEPC table top exercise went.
District 5: Ms. Glenda Howell shared that the new LEPC staff contact is Michael Arnold and that he is attending CAMEO training. She noted that the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan is complete and that the next LEPC meeting is scheduled to be held July 19, 2006.
District 6: Ms. Teri Hunalp referred to the HazMatters and reported that she is in the process of scheduling a 3-day CAMEO training course.
District 7: Mr. Chuck Carter also referred to the HazMatters.
District 8: Mr. Bill Lofgren informed staff that the May 19, 2006 LEPC exercise went well. He shared photos of the exercise and explained various upcoming workshops and courses that will be taking place within the District 8 counties.
District 9: Mr. John Gibbons reported on the upcoming Chemistry course scheduled for
July 17 – 22, 2006. Mr. Gibbons mentioned that one of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness workshops has been completed. Mr. Bruce Porter referred to the HazMatters and informed staff that Robert Airheart and John Cambell have both retired.
District 10: Ms. Kate Boer informed the LEPC staff that she submitted the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan to the Division of Emergency Management (DEM). The LEPC is currently working on an outreach program for Homeowners Associations and publishing the outreach brochures in Spanish.
District 11: Mr. George Danz referred everyone to the HazMatters.
Other Business:
Mr. Donald Kunish distributed the compact disc (CD) with the quarterly update of the Hazardous Materials Information System.
Mr. Bill Lofgren distributed a handout and provided a report on the Pipeline Safety Meeting recently held. The report highlights the growing partnership between the pipeline industry, State Fire Marshal's office, first responders and hazardous materials planners. Discussions addressed a number of pipeline safety related topics including U. S. Department of Transportation regulations in regard to High Consequence Area identification, community awareness programs, damage prevention, and emergency responder training. Mr. Lofgren advised the LEPCs to monitor developments on this endeavor.
Next, Mr. Tay Rucker, HAZMAT Safety Assistance Team, U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration gave an overview of the resources available from his office. Mr. Rucker is the Region IV liaison for U. S. DOT and provides training and information regarding hazardous materials and transportation. He distributed an information package regarding his program and contact information.
Mr. Tim Date reminded the LEPCs that their guidelines require the biennial election of officers following the July SERC meeting. In addition, Mr. Date reminded the LEPCs to address nominees for the Thomas Yatabe Award and Certificates of Appreciation at their next scheduled LEPC meeting. Finally, Mr. Date mentioned the requirement in the new LEPC Staff Support Contracts to utilize the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program guidelines when conducting and evaluating their exercises.
Ms. Sheri Powers stated the 2005 SERC Annual Report will be distributed after the meeting. In addition, Ms. Powers requested that the LEPC staff advise their point of contact at DEM of any surplus Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) funding that will be returned as well as any additional funding that may be required. Finally, Ms. Powers requested that a meeting location for the January 2007 quarterly meetings be identified for planning purposes. Chairman Danz indicated that District 11 may be able to accommodate the meeting and District 9 volunteered to be the alternate site.
SERC Issues
All items listed under the TTF Update were endorsed by the LEPCs and will be brought before the SERC for approval. There were no additional LEPC issues discussed under this agenda item.
Schedule Next Meeting – The next meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2006, in Tallahassee .
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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