LEPC
Rutherford County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
Meetings Dates and Locations
February 25, 2026
9:30am
1220 W. College Street, Murfreesboro, TN
May 13, 2026
9:30am
315 John R Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN
August 26, 2026
9:30am
315 John R Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN
October 21, 2026
9:30am
315 John R Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN
January 27, 2027
9:30am
315 John R Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN
List of Members
TBD
The Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency will be hosting a LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 9:30 am at the EMA building located at 1220 W. College Street, Murfreesboro, TN.
Individuals desiring to provide public comment may do so by having their names placed on a sign-in form by 4:30 p.m. on the date prior to the date of the public meeting in the County Mayor’s Office located at One Public Square, Room 101, Murfreesboro, TN 37130.
In accordance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), any disabled persons requiring accommodations for participation in the meeting should contact the Insurance & Risk Management Department at 615-898-7715 at least two working days prior to the meeting in order that appropriate accommodations can be made.
Bridging the Gap Between Industry, Government & Community
Listening and responding to the public's concerns about hazardous materials and providing accurate information to the citizens of Rutherford County are important roles of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). Each meeting is open to the general public, so we invite you to participate in our meetings and learn more about the LEPC. The LEPC is a vital link between industry and the community when developing readiness and responding to chemical emergencies. Knowing what to do when a chemical emergency occurs can mean the difference between life and death. Should you need further information about the Rutherford County LEPC, call Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency at 615-898-7764
What is LEPC?
The Rutherford County LEPC is an organization mandated under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, or EPCRA. The LEPC works collectively with public safety, private industry, and the community to provide guidance for emergency planning in the event of an accidental hazardous material incident. The LEPC is made up of elected officials, members of law enforcement, emergency management, fire departments, transportation, hospitals, the health department, representatives of the community, industry, and the print and broadcast media. For more information about LEPCs see the US Environmental Protection Agency Website.
Role of the LEPC
The LEPC serves as a liaison in the community for information and discussions about hazardous substances, emergency planning, and health and environmental risks. The community can expect the LEPC to reply to questions about chemical hazards and risk management. We have other responsibilities besides working with our local emergency management agencies in developing emergency response plans. The LEPC receives chemical release and hazardous chemical inventory information submitted by local facilities and makes this information available to the public at the Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency. Just call and ask or come down and see us! The LEPC has the authority to request additional information from facilities for their own planning purposes or on behalf of others. The LEPC can also visit facilities in the community to find out what they are doing to reduce hazards, prepare for accidents, and reduce hazardous inventories and releases. As an "unfunded mandate" the LEPC has no annual budget and relies on support from its members and grants.
Membership
These meetings are open to members of the general public.
Check the EMA calendar for updated information on regularly scheduled meetings
Groups and organizations include:
Elected state officials
Elected local officials
Law enforcement
Emergency Management
Firefighting
First aid
Health
Local environmental
Hospital
Transportation
Broadcast Media
Print Media
Community groups
An individual member maintains membership by attending a minimum of three regular LEPC meetings per calendar year. Individual members shall serve from year to year and may hold unlimited successive annual terms as long as they are active members maintaining current membership status. Organizational members may designate an alternate to represent them at regular meetings. Such designees will have full voting rights on behalf of the regular member. There shall be no limit on the number of members approved by the LEPC for confirmation except that there shall be no more than one voting member from each facility or organization.
E-Plan allows first responders to see plans/hazards and substances for facilities in the area. It allows industries that use and store these substances to upload what it is, how much, their response plan and points of contact.