Pursuant to State and Federal laws, information collected under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know (RTK) Act is considered public information and is accessible to the public.
This allows citizens who live near facilities with chemicals to be aware of any potential risk and learn what they may need to do in the event of a chemical release.
There are two exceptions. Under federal law, trade secrets are not allowed to be released. Under State law transportation information is considered confidential and may be released only to those who need it for planning purposes.
The SERC embraces the community right-to-know requirements. We encourages citizens to use this information as part of developing family emergency plans for all hazards.
You may request information using the downloadable form or our online form at the bottom of this page. We will respond to your request as soon as possible.
This form may be used to request hazardous materials information available under the Emergency Planning and Emergency Right to Know Act (EPCRA):
The Right-to-Know Network - The Right-to-Know Network helps advocates push for improved access to government-held information on the environment, health, and safety.
Right to Know Request
Use this form to submit a Right-to-Know request. Please be aware that the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) has adopted a fee schedule that MEMA may use in order to cover the costs of processing large or time-consuming requests:
- $.10/page for all photocopies and
- $1.00/page for computer print-outs
- $5.00/diskette or CD for magnetic media
- $10.00/diskette or CD when no diskette is supplied
If a processing fee will be required, it must be paid in advance, either by cash or by check made out to "Treasurer, State of Maine." If there will be a free associated with a request submitted here, you will be informed, and must forward a check for the correct amount to MEMA prior to the request being filled.
Please complete the following information so we may process your request as efficiently as possible. If there are any questions about your request, a MEMA staff person will contact you.
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