Arkansas Tier II reporting: how and where to file

How to file

Arkansas takes Tier II only through HazConnect; paper forms are refused.

“Tier II reports must be submitted electronically through HAZCONNECT. No paper forms will be accepted.” source

How to file

Register in HazConnect as a "Reporting Facility/Business User". Only one user account can be linked to a facility, so everyone who works on its report shares that account.

“Facilities need to register as a “Reporting Facility/Business User”.” source

“NOTE: Only one user account can be associated with a facility, so if there are other persons within your organization that provide input on your Tier 2 reports they must manage that information through the same user account.” source

Deadline

Reports are due, and fees paid, by March 1 each year; late fees are assessed after that.

“Per Arkansas Law, Tier 2 Reports must be submitted and fees paid by March 1 of each year or late fees will be assessed.” source

Fees

For the 2025 reporting year: $50 for the first reportable chemical and $10 for each additional one, up to $1,000 per facility. Federal, state, county and municipal facilities pay no fee but must report in full.

“$50.00 for the first reportable chemical and $10.00 or each additional chemical. A maximum of $1,000 per facility is assessed.” source

“TIER 2 Reporting Fee Structure for 2025 Reporting Year.” source

“Federal, State, County and Municipal Facilities – No fee required , but full reporting is mandatory.” source

Fees

Each oil and gas lease counts as a facility, with its own Tier II report and a $200 fee.

“On October 9, 1997, the State Emergency Response Commission declared each lease (as recorded with the Oil and Gas Commission) to be recognized as a ‘facility’ thus, requiring a Tier II report and fee to be filed for each lease/facility. The fee is $200.00 per lease/facility.” source

State thresholds

Arkansas uses the federal thresholds: 10,000 pounds for hazardous chemicals; 500 pounds or the threshold planning quantity, whichever is less, for extremely hazardous substances.

“Extremely hazardous substances (EHS): 500 lbs. or the threshold planning quantity (TPQ), whichever is less.” source

“Hazardous chemicals: 10,000 lbs.” source

Who gets the report

ADEM is the state's central repository: it passes the reports to the LEPCs and fire departments.

“Facilities electronically submit Tier II reports each year, and ADEM distributes them to Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) and fire departments statewide.” source