Annual Public Notice
Public Law 99-499 Title III, of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA), Section 324, requires public notice at least once annually informing the public of the means to access information about chemicals stored, manufactured, and used within the community.
The location for viewing of these documents is the Williamson County Emergency Management Agency’s office at 504 West Jackson Street, Marion, IL between the normal working hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
The contact for the Williamson County LEPC is Brian Burgess and may be reached at 618-998-2123 (phone) or bburgess@williamsoncountyema-il.gov for further information pertaining to the request for viewing these documents.
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
March 17, 2026
1st Quarter 2026 LEPC Meeting @ 10:00 hrs.
Williamson County Emergency Operations Center
Williamson County Emergency Management Agency
504 West Jackson St.
Marion, IL 62959
June 18, 2026
2nd Quarter 2026 LEPC Meeting @ 11:00 hrs.
Aisin Marion Administration Center
11000 Redco Drive
Marion, IL 62959
* Lunch will be provided by the Aisin
September 16, 2026
3rd Quarter 2026 LEPC Meeting @ 11:00 hrs.
General Dynamics
6658 IL-148
Marion, IL 62959
* Lunch will be provided by General Dynamics
December 16, 2026
4th Quarter 2026 LEPC Meeting @ 11:00 hrs.
Williamson County Fire Protection District
Station One
1505 East Main St.
Marion, IL 62959
* Lunch will be provided by the Williamson County Emergency Management Agency
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.