

All Tier II fee payments will need to be submitted electronically. Q: Will I be allowed to pay my Tier II filing fee with a paper check?Ī: No. Q: What forms of payment will be accepted?Ī: All payments must be completed online by Visa, MasterCard, AmericanExpress or electronic check. Q: Can I print an invoice before and after I pay my fee?Ī: Yes, you can print a detailed invoice before and after paying your fee. Q: What is classified as a “motor fuel” for fee exemption purposes?Ī: The definition of a motor fuel is found in NCGS Chapter 105 Article 36C and includes gasoline, diesel, and blended fuels. Q: How are the funds obtained from Tier II fees utilized?Ī: The funds obtained from the fees will be used to fund the state Regional Response Teams for hazardous materials, the administrative cost of E-Plan, and to fund Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) grants for hazardous materials preparedness. Users should check with their local LEPC and fire department to ensure that no other 311 submission preferences are required. (Note: This tab is unique to North Carolina and the system will not display the tabs until it recognizes the report is being filed for NC.) Once the chemical information is entered and form submitted, notification will be sent to the SERC and the data will automatically be saved for the next year's Tier II draft report. However, E-Plan users that currently have no facilities on file will need to email or the UT Dallas E-Plan support team to request visibility. E-Plan users with a North Carolina facility that is on file automatically will be able to view the new 311 tab. In addition, a new Section 311 feature has been added to E-Plan that closely mirrors the Section 312 Tier II reporting interface. Section 311 reports must now be submitted to the SERC in 15 days (reduced from the previous 90-day filing deadline). Q: How do I complete an EPCRA Section 311 submission?Ī: The deadline and method for completing EPCRA Section 311 submissions in North Carolina changed in September 2016. This allows responders to train, plan, and respond to chemical incidents in their jurisdiction. To help industry submit to LEPCs and fire departments, E-Plan will allow you to print Tier II reports or export them to the EPA's Tier II Submit format.Ī: Qualified first responders and emergency mangers are given access to E-Plan information for their respective counties. You must contact your LEPC and local fire department to ensure you are compliant with their submission guidelines. Q: What forms of submission do LEPCs and fire departments require/accept?Ī: While many fire departments and LEPCs accept E-Plan, there are still some who require other methods of submission. Q: What forms of Tier II submission does the state accept?Ī: The state of North Carolina only accepts Tier II reports submitted using E-Plan (). These measures are in place to provide safety to all parties involved.Frequently Asked Questions about Filing Tier 2 reports

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