Tier II Reporting
Due Date: March 1st every year
Tier II Reporting Due March 1st Every Year
Failure to submit your Tier II Report will result in a Right-to-know/Emergency Preparedness violation and is subject to penalties and fines.
Submission of Tier II form is required under Section 312 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA). The purpose of this form is to provide state, tribal, and local officials, and the public with specific information on potential hazards. This includes the locations, as well as the amount, of hazardous chemicals present at facilities during the previous calendar year.
Some states may have specific requirements for reporting and submission of the Tier II inventory form and/or the state reporting form or format. EPA suggests that facilities contact their state for state or tribe for their specific reporting requirements.
Do I need to Report?

What has to be reported?
All states require Tier II submission, and it is mandatory for all facilities meeting the requirements. All substances and chemicals that require an SDS must be recorded. WCM will help you gather all the required information to file your Tier II Report Correctly and on time.
US Companies are required to complete a Tier II report if they store chemicals (or any material that has a SDS) in quantities equal to or exceeding 10,000 pounds each. If you have “Extremely Hazardous Substances” (EHSs) at your facility, you may also need to report if your hazardous materials storage is equal to or above specific “Threshold Planning Quantities” that vary by substance. An example of an EHS chemical is sulfuric acid, which is reportable at only 500 pounds.
Tier II Reporting Process
- Familiarize yourself with the threshold for hazardous materials present within your facility.
- Compare your chemical storage – a thorough facility inspection will allow you to identify the amount and type of chemicals stored on-site which will determine if a Tier II report is required and for which chemicals.
- Once you have determined which chemicals need to be included, you need to find out what additional information your State requires to include in the report (i.e., SDS, facility maps, locations of chemicals, contact information, fees).
- Accurately reporting chemicals at your facility can help your SERC, LEPC, and fire department respond quickly and efficiently in the event of an emergency.
Tier II Penalties & Fines
A “Tier II” penalty refers to a fine imposed on a facility that fails to comply with the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) by not submitting a required Tier II report, which details the hazardous chemicals stored on site, and can result in significant civil penalties ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars per violation, depending on the severity and duration of non-compliance; late submissions and missing chemicals are common reasons for Tier II penalties.
- High potential fines:
Failing to submit a Tier II report can lead to substantial fines, potentially reaching tens of thousands of dollars per violation.
- Factors affecting penalty amount:
The severity of the violation (e.g., number of chemicals missed, duration of non-compliance), the quantity of hazardous chemicals involved, and the company’s history of compliance will influence the penalty amount.
- EPA enforcement:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for enforcing Tier II reporting requirements and imposing penalties for violations.
- Late submission of report: Failing to submit the Tier II report by the required deadline.
- Missing hazardous chemicals: Not including all required hazardous chemicals on the report.
- Incorrect information: Providing inaccurate data on the report
- Maintain accurate records: Keep detailed inventory of all hazardous chemicals on site.
- Submit reports on time: Ensure timely submission of Tier II reports by the deadline.
- Consult with experts: Seek guidance from environmental professionals to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
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