KEY POINT

Know the consequences of failure to comply with reporting requirements.

Compliance with release reporting is mandatory. The Local Emergency Planning Committee has the power to take enforcement action against facility managers, and has done so. In accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3750.99, failure to comply with release reporting requirements can result in a felony conviction, a fine of $10,000 to $25,000 and 2-4 years in prison. Each day of violation is considered a separate offense.