Mission Statement

The Charleston County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) was organized to fulfill the requirements of the federal regulations regarding Title III of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986. The organization is composed of concerned citizens and representatives of industry and emergency services. The LEPC seeks to formulate a partnership between its diverse members to prepare the county to withstand the effects of hazardous materials emergencies through planning and exercising of a comprehensive emergency action plan.


LEPC Officers

  • Chairman: John Kinsey
  • Vice Chairman: Charles Kramer
  • Secretary: Rachel Hawkins

Contact LEPC

Heather Howell

Email: HHowell@CharlestonCounty.org

Phone: (843) 746-3802

Fax: (843) 746-3810


Matt McNamara

Email: MMcNamara@CharlestonCounty.org

Phone: (843) 746-3808

Reporting Requirements

SC DHEC requires facilities in SC to use E-Plan for the 2010 reporting year and forward.

They will no longer accept paper forms or Tier II submit files.

Facilities have to sign up for an account on E-Plan at: E-Plan Emergency Response Information System

Online E-Plan training is available to facilities and first responders at: Online E-Plan Training