Tier II Reporting

The Washington State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) in accordance with the Federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Action of 1986 (SARA Title III, Section 312) requires the annual completion (by March 1st) of a Tier II – Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Report by all facilities which have reportable quantities of chemicals.

What Chemicals Are Included

You must submit a Tier II report for each hazardous substance or product at your facility in quantities equal to or greater than established threshold amounts, unless the chemicals are excluded under Section 311(e) of SARA Title III (see below).

What Chemicals Are Excluded

Section 311(e) of SARA Title III excludes the following substances:

   (i) Any food, food additive, color additive, drug, or cosmetic regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA);
   (ii)  Any substance present as a solid in any manufactured item to the extent that exposure to the substance does not occur under normal
conditions of use;
   (iii)  Any substance to the extent it is used for personal, family, or household purposes, or is present in the same form and concentration as
a product packaged for distribution and use by the general public;
   (iv)  Any substance to the extent it is used in a research laboratory or a hospital or other medical facility under the direct supervision of a
technically qualified individual;
   (v)  Any substance to the extent it is used in routine agricultural operations or is a fertilizer held for sale by a retailer to the ultimate customer.

Reporting Procedures

• Decision Guide to Determine Reporting Requirements Decision
• Resources for First Time Reporters
• Prior Reporters may file electronically using EPCRA Mail or by paper copy by:

1. Downloading the Tier Two Report Form and;
2. Fill out form in entirety (Instructions);
3. "Sign" the form using your email address; 
4. Save a copy in your personal files;
5. Email a completed form to DEM@snoco.org, and to Washington State Dept of Ecology;
6. Provide an email or paper copy to your serving Fire Department.

Helpful Hints

• Refer to last year's report for unchanged, basic information. However, be sure to correct recent changes where necessary.
• Save a copy of the completed form for your records. 
• Please be thorough when completing the report. Your completeness and accuracy could make the job of a first responder (i.e. your fire fighter, medics) safer and less complicated. 
• Incomplete forms will be returned for correction. 
• If you have any questions after reviewing these instructions, please contact DEM at (425) 388-5077.