Arkansas § 12-84-103 - Definitions.

§ 12-84-103. Definitions.

As used in this chapter: “Emergency management” means those activities related to disaster and emergency planning, mitigation, training, response, and recovery as prescribed in the Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973, § 12-75-101 et seq.; “Hazardous and toxic materials” or “HAZMAT” means those extremely hazardous substances described under 42 U.S.C. § 11023, and such other hazardous or toxic substances as may later be designated by federal regulatory agencies; “Local emergency planning committee” means those local entities authorized under the provisions of the Arkansas SERC/LEPC Act, § 12-82-101 et seq., and in accordance with the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 11001 et seq.; “State Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Commission” means that entity created under the provisions of the Arkansas SERC/LEPC Act, § 12-82-101 et seq., and in accordance with the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 11001 et seq.; and “Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Title III” refers to the Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 11001 et seq. and activities mandated therein.