The new Pennsylvania Tier II Reporting System (PATTS) will store vital information about the presence of harmful substances stored and/or used at facilities and businesses throughout the commonwealth. Before PATTS, information was provided through paper reports and created delays in processing.
"In hazardous chemical situations, seconds count," Rendell said. "Knowing where chemicals are kept and how they're used can save lives. PATTS will help ensure that emergency management personnel can readily access crucial information they need to best serve Pennsylvanians."
Created by the Department of Labor and Industry's Bureau of PENNSAFE, PATTS allows businesses to report the location, type and quantity of hazardous materials they have online. It also provides the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency with secure, 24-hour access to the data. PATTS data can be revised only by authorized business personnel and is viewable only by PENNSAFE and PEMA officials.
According to the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, any facility that stores or uses reportable quantities of a hazardous material must report it within five days of its arrival.
