Marshall Islands Esr Reporting Portal
Roy Dassow
The Republic of the Marshall Islands is a collection of 1,225 islands and islets of which only five are single islands. The rest are grouped into 29 coral atolls and five solitary low coral islands, which together make up more than 10 percent of all the atolls in the world. They lie in two parallel chains known as sunrise (Ratak) and sunset (Ralik). They are narrow and low and encircle large central lagoon.
In general, the reefs of the Marshall Islands are in good condition and have experienced minimal damage from bleaching, destructive fishing techniques, and sedimentation. Even those in the former nuclear test sites have shown remarkable recovery. However, there is some evidence of unsustainable resource exploitation. For example, the largest giant clams have been harvested and the current take of grouper, reef shark, and Napoleon wrasse may not be sustainable. The reefs near the urban areas of Majuro are stressed, but still have an abundance of fishes and invertebrates. Localized outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish, Acanthaster planci, and coral disease were observed around Majuro in 2005.
The Field Guide was developed to fill the need for a conservation area planning framework and "develop principles, process, and guidelines for the design, establishment, and management of conservation areas that are fully owned, led, and endorsed by local communities based on their needs, values, and cultural heritage." This step-by-step guide includes management tools and examples that will help facilitators establish resource management plans and community-based conservation areas that consider current and future trends (including climate change), locally and globally, that affect the islands' resources and their sustainability. The Guide is published and available online at: _documents.lib/Sea_Grant_documents/Hawaii/UNIHI-SEAGRANT-BB-12-01.pdf.
Coral reef biodiversity community-based assessment and conservation planning in the Marshall Islands: baseline surveys, capacity building and natural protection and management of coral reefs of the atoll of Rongelap (RALgov public report - 2002)
Coral reef biodiversity community-based assessment and conservation planning in the Marshall Islands: Baseline surveys, capacity building and natural protection and management of coral reefs of the atolls of Rongelap and Mili. Final Report to National Fishery and Wildlife Foundation - 2003
Search the CoRIS Geoportal for Marshall Islands metadata, data and publications, or enter the name of any of its components, such as "Kwajalein Atoll", in the CoRIS Geoportal search box and press the "Search" button.
The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) is a partnership between the NOAA Line Offices that work on coral reef issues: the National Ocean Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, and the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service. The CRCP brings together expertise from across NOAA for a multidisciplinary approach to managing and understanding coral reef ecosystems.
At this time, EPA is not aware of any tribes that are implementing the hazardous chemical inventory reporting requirements under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) sections 311-312. If your facility is on tribal lands, please contact your state and tribe to determine your reporting requirements.
There are two state required fields: 1) Master ID #, and 2) Valid email address for proof of receipt. Please see the above webpage for additional information. Please note: Master ID requests can take 7-14 business days to be processed. ADEM is not liable for late reports due to late Master ID requests.
Special Instructions: Arkansas is requesting facilities to use Tier2 Submit and submit electronically. Download the latest version of Tier2 Submit (EPA site). See the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management website for specific reporting details - -management/adem/plan-prepare/tier-ii/tier-ii-reporting-community-right-to-know/tier-ii-reporting-assistance.
Tier II Administration: California Emergency Management Agency
Phone Contacts: See the Unified Program Staff page.
Special Instructions: Submissions are made electronically via the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS).
Colorado has instituted a single-point submission process for Tier II reporting. Facilities are not required to provide the same report to the local emergency planning committee (LEPC) or the local fire department unless those agencies maintain local reporting requirements. Please check with your LEPC and fire district to determine if direct Tier II reporting to their agency is required. Tier II data submitted to the state will be distributed to the LEPCs and local fire districts.
Special Instructions: The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) manages EPCRA data for the Connecticut State Emergency Response Commission. CT DEEP uses the online Hazconnect Tier II Manager system and also accepts EPA's Tier2 Submit electronic file submissions via email attachment to DEEP.C...@ct.gov. Refer to the SERC Website for specific reporting details. Facilities are still required to submit reports directly to their Local Emergency Planning Committee and fire department.
A state issued facility ID number is required for anyone doing business in Hawaii. Reporting facilities should know their ID number. If this is the first Tier II filing, please contact the phone number or email above.
Special Instructions: Illinois is requiring facilities to use the Tier II Manager On-Line Filing System. Only Tier II Manager submissions will be accepted. Please see the Illinois web site for further details - -tier2.html
Special Instructions: Tier II reports and fees are due annually by March 1. Kentucky facilities must submit their EPCRA section 312 reports, corrections, updates, and payments using the Hazconnect online reporting system:
Submission of the Tier II report form by facilities that meet the reporting requirements established under Section 312 of SARA Title III is required. Specifically, facilities are required to report their possession of Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) stored at 500 pounds or the Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ), whichever is less. In addition, facilities must report any hazardous chemical for which a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is required under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, and which is stored in the amount of 10,000 pounds or more. For more information on the list of EHS and their TPQ, or to obtain more information on the reporting requirements, please review the information available on the Kentucky Emergency Response Commission website at
Special Instructions: Louisiana requires facilities to submit electronic inventory reports using the Louisiana State Police Tier II Inventory Filing website. Louisiana does not accept submissions from Tier II Submit, Tier II Manager, or E-Plan. Please visit the LA Tier II Guidance Documents website for more information. Additional information on submissions can be found here: _Filing_Instructions.pdf
Special Instructions: Nevada has implemented the "Nevada Online Hazardous Materials Reporting System" for State Fire Marshal permitting and EPCRA reporting. The system and instructions are accessed through the State Fire Marshal's website at The direct web address to the system is Additional information can be found at -waste-management/toxic-release-inventory-reporting.
The State of New Hampshire will only accept electronic submissions via the NH Tier II portal. Additional information and instructions for submission through the portal can be found at Additionally, Tier II submissions are required to be submitted to LEPCs and Local Fire Departments.
Tier II Administration: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Webpage:
Special Instructions: New Jersey only accepts electronic submissions via the eCRTK Survey. Additional information on submitting through eCRTK can be found at
Special Instructions: New Mexico requires facilities to use Tier2 Submit. Facilities may send their submission electronically via email. Alternate submission methods are available for larger submissions. For more information, please see: -bureau/hazmat-program/tier-2/. A new version of Tier2 Submit is created around November of each year. Download the latest version of Tier2 Submit.
Special Instructions: New York State is strongly encouraging facilities to use E-Plan as the basic Tier II reporting methodology. By using E-Plan, those required to report will satisfy the Tier II submission to the State. The decision to accept online reporting to LEPCs and fire departments has been left up to each individual jurisdiction. Please review the reporting guidance material at the website link above. Please contact the Planning Section at (518) 292-2302 for more information.
Puerto Rico SERC will not accept e-mail submissions. You must mail a 3.5 diskette or CD with one zip file submission to the PR SERC address with a company cover letter and label on the diskette or CD.
Puerto Rico does not collect fees for filing Tier2 forms.
For LEPC and Local Fire Department submissions, you must send a print copy of the Tier2 Submit report.
Special Instructions: Rhode Island requires facilities to use Tier2 Submit and submit electronically by email at: DEM....@dem.ri.gov. A new version of Tier2 Submit is created around November of each year. Download the latest version of Tier2 Submit.
Special Instructions: The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) is tasked by state statute to manage Tier 2 data for the Utah State Emergency Response Commission (SERC). UDEQ requires that each facility use EPA's Tier 2 Submit software for the current reporting year. A new version of the EPA Tier2 Submit is created in November of each year. Facilities must use the latest software version each year to avoid errors in submissions. Download the latest version of Tier2 Submit.
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