(970) 244-3500
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
The Mesa County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) works with the community to identify industrial hazardous materials and keep the community informed of the potential risk. All companies that have certain types and quantities of hazardous chemicals must report annually to the LEPC through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reporting system. If the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires your company to keep a Safety Data Sheet (SDS, formerly Material Safety Data Sheet, or MSDS) on file for any chemicals stored or used in the workplace, and the chemical(s) is stored in quantities equal to or greatest than the Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) for that chemical, then you must report it. The public is encouraged to participate in the process. For more information about the Mesa County LEPC, contact the Mesa County Emergency Services Division at (970) 244-1763.
Meeting Schedule
The Mesa County LEPC meets on the second Thursday of every month from 12:00-1:00 pm. The LEPC meetings are held at the American Red Cross located at 506 Gunnison Ave. in Grand Junction.
Online Resources
Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA)
National Response Team (NRT) Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guidance
Actions to Improve Chemical Facility Safety and Security – A Shared Commitment
Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO)
- CAMEOfm – Database and Information Management Tool
- CAMEO Chemicals – Chemical Response Datasheets and Reactivity Prediction Tool
- MARPLOT – Mapping Applications for Response, Planning, and Local Operational Tasks
- ALOHA – Areal Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres
Tier II Reporting
Please submit your Tier II reports to the LEPC via this website. We are no longer accepting paper reports. Please do not send via mail. Export your report using the Tier II software and attach it to an email to lepc@mesacounty.us and to the local fire department at brandim@gjcity.org.
To access the Tier II software, click here and follow directions on downloading the software.
Colorado state website for rules on reporting can also be found here. If you have any questions, please call Brandi at (970) 250-9466.
Can I obtain information on chemicals used and stored in Mesa County?
Yes. Facilities which store, use or manufacture hazardous materials at or above specified quantities are required to annually report these materials. Information on materials stored at a specific facility in Mesa County may be obtained by filing a written request with the Hazardous Materials Coordinator of the Grand Junction Fire Department at 330 South 6th Street in Grand Junction.
How do I properly dispose of household quantities of hazardous materials?
The Mesa County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility is located at the Mesa County Landfill, 3071 Highway 50, Grand Junction. The Mesa County HHW Collection Program accepts the following materials, free of charge, from Mesa County residents:
| Used motor oil | antifreeze | automotive products | paints | solvents | wood stains |
| pesticides | insecticides | herbicides | spa and pool chemicals | household cleaners | garden and hobby products |
| household and auto batteries | old gasoline | aerosol cans | gun powder | syringes |
The Mesa County HHW collection facility will not accept ammunition, radioactive materials, or bio-hazards.
The Mesa County HHW Collection Facility also provides a safe and affordable disposal and recycling option for small businesses which are Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators [CESQG] in Mesa County. This program is fee based and will require each CESQG to register with the Mesa County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program. For more information please call (970) 257-9336 or (970) 256-9543 or visit Mesa County Solid Wast Management - Hazardous Waste Collction Facility
If I went to a meeting, what would I hear discussed?
The committee regularly conducts reviews of facilities in Mesa County which store, manufacture and use hazardous materials. With the facility operator's participation, the Committee considers:
- the impact of a hazardous material release
- in place emergency procedures
- the anticipated actions of emergency response agencies
The committee also discusses transportation of hazardous materials in Mesa County amongst other outreach and education topics.
If I witness the abandonment, illegal disposal/dumping, or release of a hazardous material in Mesa County, what should I do?
Call 911.
Is this an open meeting?
Yes. You are welcome to attend but please call to confirm the meeting time.
When and where does the Mesa County LEPC meet?
The Mesa County LEPC typically meets on the second Thursday of each month from
- 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
- Red Cross Annex (5th and Gunnison Avenue)
Minutes
2019
2018
2017
Hazardous Materials Plan
Contact us
E-mail the Committee - Lepc@mesacounty.us
Mesa County LEPC
C/O Mesa County Emergency Management
Department 5016
P.O. Box 20,000
Grand Junction, CO 81502-5001
Brandi Manuppella - Co-Chairperson
Captain/Paramedic
Email brandim@ci.grandjct.co.us
Phone (970) 250-9466
Horace Sessions - Co-Chairperson
Environmental Compliance Engineer
Email egalh@acsol.net
Phone: (970) 434-9824
Bill Cort - Secretary-Treasurer
Capco, LLC.
Email: Bill.cort@capcoinc.com
Phone: (970) 243-8480 Ext. 104