Number: RL32683 Title: The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA): A Summary Authors: Linda-Jo Schierow, Resources, Science, and Industry Division Abstract: This report summarizes the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the major regulatory programs that mandate reporting by industrial facilities of releases of hazardous chemicals to the environment, and local planning to respond in the event of large, accidental releases. Pages: 7 Date: November 17, 2008