Local emergency planning committee (lEPC)

Benton County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meetings are held quarterly in conjunction with the Franklin County LEPC on the first Tuesday of the following months: March, June, September and December. Meeting time is 10:00 AM and meeting location will alternate between Benton County Emergency Management (BCEM) located at 651 Truman Ave, Richland, WA 99352 and Franklin County Emergency Management (FCEM) located at 1011 E. Ainsworth, Pasco, WA 99301.

The proposed 2022 meeting schedule is as follows:

  • March 1, 2022 at Franklin County

  • June 7, 2022 at Benton County

  • September 6, 2022 at Franklin County

  • December 6, 2022 at Benton County


Benton County LEPC has incorporated the planning requirements of the SARA Title III into the Hazardous Materials Plan (ESF10).

LEPC Meeting Agenda and Minutes

LEPC Meeting Agenda and Minutes - 12/07/2021

Tier II Report Submittal

Tier II Reports may be sent electronically to d.davis@bces.wa.gov. A confirmation of receipt email will be sent by Benton County Emergency Management to confirm your Tier II submission.

Tier II Reports can also be mailed to Benton County Emergency Services, 625 Swift Blvd. MS-36, Richland, WA 99352

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