HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 03-91 McCall Fire Department as the authority for hazardous substance incidentsRESOLUTION NO. g
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE McCALL FIRE DEPARTMENT AS THE LOCAL
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AUTHORITY FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE INCIDENTS
OCCURRING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF McCALL; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Idaho Code 59-7105CU(a) mandates that the governing
body of every city shall designate by ordinance or resolution a
local emergency response authority for hazardous substance
incidents within its corporate limits; and
WHEREAS, the McCall Fire Department is the most appropriate
agency to be designated as a hazardous material response authority
for McCall.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF McCALL, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the McCall Fire Department is hereby
designated by the Mayor and City Council of the City of McCall to
be the emergency response authority for hazardous substance
incidents that occur within the corporate limits of McCall.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and
effect immediately upon its adoption and approval.
Adopted . and approved this :;2 � d'' iy of May, 1991.
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. a
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE McCALL FIRE DEPARTMENT AS THE LOCAL
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AUTHORITY FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE INCIDENTS
OCCURRING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF McCALL; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Idaho Cade 39-71054.j(a) mandates that the governing
body of every city shall designate by ordinance or resolution a
local emergency response authority for hazardous substance
incidents within its corporate limits; and
WHEREAS, the McCall Fire Department is the most appropriate
agency to be designated as a hazardous material response authority
for McCall.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF McCALL, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the McCall Fire Department is hereby
designated by the Mayor and City Council of the City of McCall to
be the emergency response authority for hazardous substance
incidents that occur within the corporate limits of McCall.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and
effect immediately upon its adoptio, and approval.
Adopted and approved this :;23 day of May, 1991.
**LEGISLATIVE ALERT**
**FOR IDAHO CITIES AND COUNTIES**
FROM THE IDAHO EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION
Senate Bill 1130 - Idaho Hazardous Substance Emergency Response Act
This bill was signed into law on April 4, 1991 with an
emergency clause. making it effective immediately.
Two sections of this new law relate to the designation and authorities of
local emergency response authorities for hazardous substance incidents.
The governing body of each city and the board of commissioners of each county
is required to designate by ordinance or resolution a "local emergency
response authority" for hazardous substance incidents. The Act encourages
the designation of an authority whose members are trained or will be trained
in hazardous substance emergency response. In jurisdictions where a
hazardous materials contingency plan is in place, it is important to make
this designation and the plan consistent with one another. That is, the
primary first responder in the plan should probably be the designated local
emergency response authority. If you cannot designate any local agency, the
Emergency Response. Commission will assist you in naming an appropriate
authority.
Designation of this authority in each local jurisdiction will ensure that
appropriate local notifications are made in the event of a hazardous
substance incident. It will also establish a point of contact in each city
and county to receive special information about hazardous materials programs,
training, etc. Importantly, the local emergency response authority may
receive direct reimbursement from the state for the costs of responding to
a bona fide hazardous substance incident, as defined in the Act.
The designation isto be made within sixty (60) calendar days after the
effective day of the Act. That means June 3, 1991 is the deadline for -each
city and county to notify in writing the following two entities of their
emergency response authority designation:
t
Jennie Records
Idaho Emergency Response Commission
1410 North Hilton
Boise, ID 83706
David Habben
Idaho EMS Communications Center
c/o Bureau of EMS
450 West State Street
Boise, ID 83720
With questions about this designation or other aspects of the new hazardous
materials response law, or to get a copy of the Hazardous Substance Emergency
Response Act, please call -Jennie Records at 334-5888.
I
IDAHO EMERGENCY RESPONSI
24-Hour Emergency
ETAT/
I
May 10., 1991
Dear Mayor:
Idaho is entering a new phase in hazardous materials emergency
response. With the passage of Senate Bill 1130,- the Hazardous
Substance Emergency Response Act, the state is now pursuing the
creation of regional response teams for hazardous substance
incidents.
The first of these regional teams will be in Pocatello, staffed
largely by members of the Pocatello Fire Department. The Emergency
Response Commission intends to seek additional funding through the
legislature to create teams in southwest and north Idaho. These
state -supported teams will be fully trained and equipped to respond
to serious chemical accidents, the kind of incident your local
first responders may not be prepared to handle.
In order to clarify and simplify Idaho's current hazardous
materials response capabilities, the Act requires local governments
to designate "local emergency response authorities" for purposes
of hazardous materials response. The attached Legislative Alert
describes the requirement.
I am happy to speak with you directly to answer any questions you
may have about this new requirement and what it means to you and
your constituents. Please call or write me at the letterhead
address or phone. I think you will be pleased to learn how this
new system can help you.
ncerely,
r
J=nnie D. Records
P ogram Director
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT -TO -KNOW PROGRAMS
RESOLUTION -NO.
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MaCALL FIRE DEPAIMIENT AS THE LOCAL
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AUTHORITY FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE INCIDENTS
OCCURRING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF McCALL; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Idaho Code 39-710500 0 ) mandates that the governing
body of every city shall designate by ordinance or resolution a.
local emergency response authority for hazardous substance
incidents within its corporate limits; and
WHEREAS, the McCall Fire Department is the most appropriate
agency to be designated as a hazardous material response authority
for McCall.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF McCALL, IDAHO
Section 1. That the McCall Fire Department is hereby
designated by the Mayor and City Council of the City of McCall to
be the emergency response authority for hazardous substance
incidents that occur within the corporate limits of McCall.
• Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and
effect immediately upon its adoption and approval.
Adopted and approved this day of May, 1991.
Attest:
Mayor
City Clerk
IDAHO EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION
[208) 334-5888
CI__ . 24-Hour Emergency Notification [800) 632-8000
STATEHOUSE • BOISE, ID 83720
May 10, 1991
Dear Mayor:
Idaho is entering a new phase in hazardous materials emergency
response. With the passage of Senate Bill 1130, the Hazardous
Substance Emergency Response Act, the state is now pursuing the
creation of regional response teams for hazardous substance
incidents.
The first of these regional teams will be in Pocatello, staffed
largely by members of the Pocatello Fire Department. The Emergency
Response Commission intends to seek additional funding through the
legislature to create teams in southwest and north Idaho. These
state -supported teams will be fully trained and equipped to respond
to serious chemical accidents, the kind of incident your local
first responders may not be prepared to handle.
In order to clarify and simplify Idaho's current hazardous
materials response capabilities, the Act requires local governments
to designate "local emergency response authorities" for purposes
of hazardous materials response. The attached Legislative Alert
describes the requirement.
I am happy to speak with you directly to answer any questions you
may have about this new requirement and what it means to you and
your constituents. Please call or write me at the letterhead
address or phone. I think you will be pleased to learn how this
new system can help you.
91ncerely,
I r
J nnie D. Records
P ogram Director
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT -TO -KNOW PROGRAMS
**LEGISLATIVE ALERT**
**FOR IDAHO CITIES AND COUNTIES**
FROM THE IDAHO EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION
Senate Bill 1130 - Idaho Hazardous Substance Emergency Response Act
This bill was signed into law on April 4, 1991 with an
emergency clause making it effective immediately..
Two sections of this new law relate to the designation and authorities of
local emergency response authorities for hazardous substance incidents.
The governing body of each city and the board of commissioners of each count)
is required to designate by ordinance or resolution a "local emergency
response authority" for hazardous substance incidents. The Act encourage;
the designation of an authority whose members are trained or will be trainec
in hazardous substance emergency response. In jurisdictions where
hazardous materials contingency plan is in place, it is important to makE
this designation and the plan consistent with one another. That is, the
primary first responder in the plan should probably be the designated loca]
emergency response authority. If you cannot designate any local agency, the
Emergency Response Commission will assist you *in naming an appropriatE
authority.
Designation of this authority in each local jurisdiction will ensure that
appropriate local notifications are made in the event of a hazardous
substance incident. It will also establish a point of contact in each city
and county to receive special information about hazardous materials programs,
training, etc. Importantly, the local emergency response authority ma3
receive direct reimbursement from the state for the costs of responding tc
a bona fide hazardous substance incident, as defined in the Act.
The designation is to be made within sixty (60) calendar days after the
effective day of the Act. That means June 3, 1991 is the deadline for eact
city and county to notify in writing the following two entities of their
emergency response authority designation:
Jennie Records
Idaho Emergency Response Commission
1410 North Hilton
Boise, ID 83706
David Habben
Idaho EMS Communications Center
c/o Bureau of EMS
450 West State Street
Boise, ID 83720
With questions about this designation or other aspects of the new hazardous
materials response law, or to get a copy of the Hazardous Substance Emergency
Response Act, please call --Jennie Records at 334-5888.