Williamson County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
The Williamson County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) exists by State Mandate (PDF) to carry out the functions of maintaining chemical inventories of fixed facilities within the county, complying with the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) and Planning for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incident response and notification.
The membership of the LEPC is recommended by the principal executive officer of the Williamson County Board for approval by the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), which in Illinois is the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS).
Requests for fixed facility chemical information, or submission of Tier II reports may be made to the LEPC at:
Williamson County Local Emergency Planning Committee
C/O Williamson County Emergency Management Agency
Williamson County Administrative Building
407 North Monroe, Marion, Illinois 62959
Suite 370
Phone: 618-998-2123
Email: lepc@williamsoncountyema-il.gov
Williamson County Community Emergency Coordinator (CEC)
Brian Burgess, Director Williamson County Emergency Management Agency
Office: 618-998-2123
24 Hour: 618-922-9362
bburgess@williamsoncountyema-il.gov
Protecting Communities from Chemical Accidents: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
This video aims to raise awareness of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) to new generations of planners and responders, state and local political officials, emergency management leadership and the public. It presents a basic level of understanding of the roles and requirements of EPCRA to maintain effective participation to protect communities from chemical accidents.
Important Documents
Overview of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (PDF)
Environmental Protection Agency “List of Lists (PDF)” Consolidated List of Chemicals Subject to EPCRA and Clean Air Act
Illinois Administrative Code, Part 430 (PDF), Emergency and Written Notification of an Incident or Accident Involving a Reportable Hazardous Substance
2026
Meeting Dates
All meetings begin at 10:00 hrs. except for the December meeting which starts at 11:00 hrs.
Williamson County Emergency Management Agency
504 West Jackson Street
Marion, IL 62959
Emergency Operations Center
March 17, 2026
1st Quarter 2026 LEPC Meeting
1. Call to Order & Welcome
2. Roll Call / Introductions
3. Approval of Minutes
4. LEPC Updates & Reports
5. Emergency MGT Agency Updates
6. Old Business
7. New Business
A. Standing Committees/Chairs
1. Planning Subcommittee
2. Training and Exercise Subcommittee 3. Public Information and Outreach
Open Discussion / Member Comments Next Meeting Date
Adjournment
June 16, 2026
2nd Quarter 2026 LEPC Meeting
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order & Welcome
2. Roll Call / Introductions
3. Approval of Minutes
4. LEPC Updates & Reports
5. Emergency MGT Agency Updates
6. Old Business
7. New Business
A. Standing Committees/Chairs
i. Planning
a.) Review LEPC Self-Evaluation Check
ii. Training and Exercise (Graul)
iii. Public Information and Outreach (Jones)
8. Open Discussion / Member Comments
9. Next Meeting Date / Location
10. Adjournment
September 16, 2026
3rd Quarter 2026 LEPC Meeting
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order & Welcome
2. Roll Call / Introductions
3. Approval of Minutes
4. LEPC Updates & Reports
5. Emergency MGT Agency Updates
6. Old Business
7. New Business
A. Standing Committees/Chairs
i. Planning
a.) Review LEPC Self-Evaluation Check
ii. Training and Exercise (Graul)
iii. Public Information and Outreach (Jones)
8. Open Discussion / Member Comments
9. Next Meeting Date / Location
10. Adjournment
December 16, 2026
4th Quarter 2026 LEPC Meeting
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order & Welcome
2. Roll Call / Introductions
3. Approval of Minutes
4. LEPC Updates & Reports
5. Emergency MGT Agency Updates
6. Old Business
7. New Business
A. Standing Committees/Chairs
i. Planning
a.) Review LEPC Self-Evaluation Check
ii. Training and Exercise (Graul)
iii. Public Information and Outreach (Jones)
8. Open Discussion / Member Comments
9. Next Meeting Date / Location
10. Adjournment
Williamson County LEPC Resources
Williamson County LEPC Chemical Emergency Response Plan
Click here to view Williamson County’s Chemical Emergency Response Plan
*The plan here has redacted information. For the complete unredacted plan, please contact the Williamson County Community Emergency Coordinator (CEC) at 618-998-2123.