Tier II reporting is a nationwide requirement under Section 312 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), ensuring state and local agencies, emergency responders, and the public are informed about hazardous chemicals stored at facilities.
While EPCRA establishes the federal foundation, each U.S. state and territory runs its own Tier II program with specific portals, formats, fees, and distribution rules. This reference summarizes how Tier II reporting is completed in each jurisdiction. RMA files Tier II reports nationwide and keeps pace with every system update, deadline, and state-specific requirement.
If you need support, RMA completes Tier II filings in all 50 states and U.S. territories. For transparent cost estimates, visit the Pricing Calculators, explore the Learning Center, or reach out on our contact page.
At the federal level, Tier II reports must include:
Deadline: March 1 annually for the prior calendar year.
Recipients: State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), and the local fire department.
Each state controls how it receives and processes submissions-where RMA’s state-specific expertise ensures accepted, audit-ready filings.
Alabama facilities submit via E-Plan or Tier2 Submit (.t2s) emailed to ADEM. A Master ID number is required. Submissions are due March 1.
RMA files Alabama Tier II reports through E-Plan or .t2s, validates Master ID details, and provides confirmation receipts for SERC/LEPC/fire distribution.
Alaska accepts Tier II filings only through E-Plan. No hard-copy submissions are allowed.
RMA prepares Alaska-compliant inventories and uploads to E-Plan with complete emergency contact and mapping data to avoid rejections.
Arizona facilities use the Arizona Emergency Response Commission (AERC) / ADEQ online portal.
RMA manages Arizona filings through the ADEQ portal and coordinates required local distributions per county or municipality.
Arkansas accepts Tier2 Submit (.t2s) electronic files sent to the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management.
RMA generates Arkansas-ready .t2s files, submits electronically, and maintains proof-of-receipt for your records.
California requires use of the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS). Submittals to local CUPAs are handled in CERS only.
RMA navigates CUPA-specific CERS nuances statewide (attachments, site maps, upload formats) to ensure timely acceptance.
Colorado accepts Tier2 Submit files uploaded through the AccessGov portal. Additional state-specific data fields must be completed.
RMA completes Colorado’s extra fields, validates chemical hazards, and uploads via AccessGov with distribution documentation.
Connecticut allows either Hazconnect (Tier II Manager) or Tier2 Submit files emailed to CT DEEP, with copies to local LEPCs and fire departments.
RMA files through Hazconnect or .t2s per client preference and handles statewide/local notifications to satisfy CT distribution rules.
Delaware uses Tier II Manager (DNREC). Paper filings are not accepted.
RMA submits through Tier II Manager, completes DNREC-required fields, and retains submission receipts for compliance records.
The District uses Hazconnect / Tier II Manager managed by HSEMA. All submissions must be electronic.
RMA handles DC filings via Hazconnect, ensuring HSEMA acceptance and distribution to appropriate local responders.
Florida requires use of E-Plan. All quantities must be reported in pounds rather than EPA range codes.
RMA prepares Florida-specific inventories in pounds, uploads via E-Plan, and confirms distribution to applicable LEPCs and fire services.
Georgia mandates Tier II reporting through E-Plan submissions to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD).
RMA completes Georgia E-Plan filings annually for manufacturing, warehousing, and utility clients, ensuring each submission aligns with EPD validation requirements.
Guam accepts Tier2 Submit (.t2s) files electronically. Each year’s report must use the latest EPA software version.
RMA manages Guam’s Tier II submissions via the latest Tier2 Submit software, validating version control and data consistency for smooth acceptance.
Hawaii requires Tier2 Submit combined with upload through the state’s e-Permitting Portal using a Hawaii Tier II Facility ID.
RMA coordinates Hawaii Tier II filings through e-Permitting, handling ID verification and electronic submissions for clients statewide.
Idaho accepts Tier2 Submit files sent electronically to the Idaho Office of Emergency Management.
RMA delivers Idaho Tier II reports directly to the state’s emergency management system, ensuring all contacts and site maps meet OEIM standards.
Illinois requires use of the Tier II Manager Online System. No alternative submission methods are permitted.
RMA completes and verifies Illinois filings through Tier II Manager, addressing all state-specific data validation checks before final submission.
Indiana filings must go through Hazconnect, the state’s official Tier II portal.
RMA maintains active access credentials for Indiana’s Hazconnect system and submits on behalf of clients, ensuring proper delivery to state and local responders.
Iowa uses E-Plan exclusively and requires two emergency contacts per facility.
RMA structures Iowa E-Plan submissions to meet the dual-contact rule and provides confirmation of delivery to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Kansas operates its own web-based Tier II system administered by the Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).
RMA uses Kansas’ KDHE Tier II platform to prepare and submit compliant filings, keeping facilities audit-ready and avoiding late penalties.
Kentucky uses Hazconnect. Reports, corrections, and payments are due March 1; late filings incur a $250 fee per facility.
RMA manages Hazconnect submissions and payment coordination in Kentucky to meet SERC requirements and prevent costly late fees.
Louisiana requires reporting through its proprietary RTKWeb portal; other methods such as Tier2 Submit or E-Plan are not accepted.
RMA files Louisiana Tier II reports directly via RTKWeb, ensuring proper fee payments, uploads, and compliance with DEQ’s unique interface.
Maine accepts Tier2 Submit (.t2s) electronic files only; paper copies are not required.
RMA submits Maine Tier II reports via Tier2 Submit, verifying electronic signatures and ensuring acceptance by state emergency management authorities.
Maryland operates the Maryland Online Tier II Reporting System hosted by MDE.
RMA completes and uploads filings through MDE’s online system, ensuring all Maryland-specific data fields and chemical inventory requirements are met.
Massachusetts facilities report through Hazconnect and must also notify local emergency authorities.
RMA files through Hazconnect for Massachusetts clients, distributing notifications to LEPCs and fire departments to meet state reporting standards.
Michigan requires use of the Tier II Manager Software (SARA Title III Module) managed by the Department of State Police.
RMA handles Michigan filings through the Tier II Manager platform, confirming state police receipt and maintaining client records for compliance verification.
Minnesota accepts Tier II Manager electronic filings and, if necessary, paper submittals.
RMA processes Tier II Manager filings for Minnesota facilities and provides digital or physical documentation to local responders when required.
Mississippi uses E-Plan for all submittals to the state SERC.
RMA prepares Mississippi E-Plan filings, ensuring consistency between chemical inventories and facility coordinates to avoid SERC rejections.
Missouri operates its own Electronic Filing Tool through the Department of Natural Resources.
RMA uses Missouri’s DNR Tier II tool to complete and validate all required data, including storage locations, hazard classifications, and payment processing.
Montana accepts E-Plan only and requires no additional fees or state-specific data fields.
RMA submits Montana Tier II reports through E-Plan, providing clients with acceptance confirmations and cross-checking LEPC distribution.
Nebraska uses a proprietary state Tier II reporting portal administered by the Department of Environment and Energy.
RMA manages Nebraska portal filings from start to finish, uploading chemical data, attachments, and ensuring state system confirmation receipts.
Nevada requires submittals through the Online Hazardous Materials Reporting System operated by the State Fire Marshal.
RMA files directly through Nevada’s online system, ensuring each facility’s submittal meets the Fire Marshal’s mapping and hazard category standards.
New Hampshire facilities use the NH Tier II Portal and must also notify local LEPCs and fire departments.
RMA files through the NH Tier II Portal, handling all LEPC and fire department notifications to ensure complete compliance and acceptance.
New Jersey mandates use of the eCRTK Survey Portal managed by NJDEP; no other submission types are accepted.
RMA’s consultants regularly file Tier II reports in New Jersey using eCRTK, ensuring NJDEP-specific data formats and facility IDs are correct for seamless submission.
New Mexico accepts Tier2 Submit files emailed to the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
RMA prepares New Mexico Tier2 Submit reports, verifies all chemical thresholds, and sends complete digital packages for state and local recordkeeping.
New York strongly encourages facilities to use E-Plan; local distribution requirements vary by jurisdiction.
RMA completes New York Tier II reports via E-Plan and manages local LEPC/fire department notifications according to each county’s unique requirements.
North Carolina requires use of E-Plan exclusively for all facilities.
RMA files Tier II reports through E-Plan for facilities statewide, verifying accurate facility locations and chemical hazard coding for acceptance.
North Dakota submissions are coordinated through the Department of Emergency Services; facilities should confirm with their regional HazChem program.
RMA works directly with North Dakota’s HazChem program to coordinate Tier II submissions and verify delivery to applicable regional responders.
Ohio accepts Tier2 Submit (.t2s) files submitted electronically to the Ohio EPA.
RMA submits Ohio Tier2 Submit files through the EPA portal, confirming receipt and ensuring alignment with Ohio’s chemical reporting guidelines.
Oklahoma uses Tier2 Submit uploaded through the state’s internet collection utility.
RMA prepares and uploads Oklahoma Tier II reports using the state’s utility platform, verifying all electronic delivery confirmations for client documentation.
Oregon operates the Community Right-to-Know Portal; Tier2 Submit files are not accepted.
RMA manages Oregon Tier II filings through the state’s Right-to-Know portal, ensuring that chemical inventories and facility coordinates meet ODEQ requirements.
Pennsylvania uses the PATTS (PA Tier II System). Tier2 Submit and E-Plan are not valid for this state.
RMA submits Pennsylvania filings through PATTS, completing all required fields and confirming acceptance with the PA Department of Environmental Protection.
Puerto Rico accepts Tier2 Submit (.t2s) files on CD or disk with a cover letter sent to DNER, plus copies to LEPC and local fire departments.
RMA coordinates Puerto Rico Tier II submissions through DNER, preparing physical and electronic copies and managing delivery to all required local authorities.
Rhode Island requires Tier2 Submit files emailed to DEM.TIER2@dem.ri.gov using the most recent software release.
RMA files Rhode Island Tier II reports using the latest Tier2 Submit version, validating each submission to meet DEM’s acceptance criteria.
South Carolina facilities submit through E-Plan to DHEC’s SERC Program.
RMA prepares South Carolina filings through E-Plan, confirming delivery and verifying DHEC receipt to ensure compliance across all facility types.
South Dakota offers both an online portal and a paper submission option, though electronic submission is preferred.
RMA files through South Dakota’s online Tier II system to expedite acceptance, but can provide compliant paper submissions where required by local LEPCs.
Tennessee uses E-Plan and charges a $25 per-facility fee, payable through the system.
RMA completes Tennessee E-Plan submissions and processes per-facility payments to ensure each submittal is confirmed and accepted by TEMA.
Texas mandates reporting through the STEERS Tier II Application managed by TCEQ.
RMA files directly through TCEQ’s STEERS system, verifying accounts, upload formats, and fee payments to keep facilities compliant statewide.
Utah accepts Tier2 Submit uploaded through the UDEQ Tier II Portal using the correct year’s software version.
RMA ensures that Utah Tier II files meet annual software version requirements and uploads them through UDEQ’s secure submission portal.
Vermont uses Tier2 Submit (.t2s) files; fees are paid after submission via e-check or mail.
RMA prepares Vermont Tier II reports, manages e-check fee payments, and provides confirmation receipts for complete filing documentation.
The Virgin Islands accept Tier2 Submit files emailed to DPNR, or paper copies sent to both DPNR and local fire services.
RMA files Virgin Islands Tier II reports through DPNR, preparing both digital and physical copies as required to ensure acceptance and compliance.
Virginia accepts Tier2 Submit only, sent electronically to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
RMA submits Virginia Tier II files directly to DEQ and confirms delivery with proof of acceptance, ensuring smooth state and local compliance.
Washington uses Tier Two Online, the state’s proprietary reporting portal. EPA Tier2 Submit files are not accepted.
RMA files through Washington’s Tier Two Online portal, ensuring all entries meet Department of Ecology standards and required local distributions are completed.
West Virginia uses Hazconnect as its statewide Tier II reporting system.
RMA maintains credentials in West Virginia’s Hazconnect platform and submits accurate chemical inventories that meet SERC and LEPC data standards.
Wisconsin requires the WHOPRS Portal managed by Wisconsin Emergency Management; paper submissions are allowed but discouraged.
RMA handles Wisconsin Tier II filings through WHOPRS, completing online submissions and managing supporting documentation for full compliance verification.
Wyoming facilities report through the state online Tier II portal. If the facility stores extremely hazardous substances, an EHS worksheet or site plan must be attached.
RMA files through Wyoming’s Tier II portal and attaches required EHS worksheets or site maps, ensuring reports meet state and local responder standards.
American Samoa accepts Tier2 Submit (.t2s) reports sent to the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency.
RMA prepares and transmits Tier II reports to the ASEPA, maintaining compliance records and confirming receipt for all regulated facilities.
The Northern Mariana Islands accept Tier2 Submit electronic files submitted to the Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ).
RMA coordinates Tier II reporting for facilities in the Northern Mariana Islands, handling .t2s preparation, submission, and confirmation through BECQ’s system.
Resource Management Associates (RMA) has completed Tier II filings in every U.S. state and territory, providing accurate, audit-ready, and accepted submissions. With over 30 years of experience, senior-level consultants, and transparent pricing, RMA remains the nation’s most reliable partner for environmental reporting.
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