District 1 LEPC
Mission Statement
The District 1 Local Emergency Planning Committee prepares regional hazardous materials emergency plans that indicate the facilities that use, produce, or store hazardous substances, present in the jurisdiction. District 1 LEPC serves as the repository for regional reports filed under Title III of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA). LEPC directs regional Title III implementation activities and performs associated outreach functions to increase awareness and understanding of and compliance with the EPCRA program.
District 1 LEPC Chairman
Mr. Richard Delp has served as the D1 LEPC Chairman since July 1, 1998. He initially came to the LEPC as the manager of the Midway Water System in Santa Rosa County under the “Facility Operator” occupational category. He now works for Baskerville-Donovan as an Environmental Engineer/Project Manager and is a member under the “Interested Citizen” occupational category. He served the community for fifteen years as a local volunteer fireman rising to the rank of Deputy Chief; for nearly twelve years as the Hazardous Material Coordinator for Santa Rosa County, a volunteer position; as the first President of the Fairpoint Regional Utility System where he continues to serve as an advisor to the Board of Directors; and as a past member of the Technical Advisory Committee to the Santa Rosa/Okaloosa/Walton Regional Utilities Authority. As the Chairman of the LEPC, he advises staff on actions to take concerning various issues that come before the LEPC and appoints committee members to specific subcommittees dealing with training, exercises, education, and planning.
District 1 LEPC Vice ChairMs. Sheryl Bracewell, Director of Emergency Management for Santa Rosa County, has served on the LEPC since 2006.
District 1 LEPC Staff
Staff services are provided through the Comprehensive Planning Division and its Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Section. Ms. Kathy Ahlen from the West Florida Regional Planning Council serves as staff to the District 1 Local Emergency Planning Committee.
Membership
Membership on the LEPC is not necessary for participation in LEPC activities or to attend meetings. In fact non-members are encouraged to attend and can participate on LEPC subcommittees. However, LEPC membership is organized to achieve a diverse cross-section of agencies, facilities, and community members and to promote ownership in the issues and tasks to be performed. As such, the membership positions are tied to Occupational Categories. In some cases, more than one occupational category may be applicable to an individual.
If you interested in becoming a member, pease contact us at 850-332-7976. Toll-free 800-226-8914 or e-mail staff.
