As used in this chapter:(1) '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.;(2) '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;(3) '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.;(4) '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(5) '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. t-to-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 11001 et seq.; and(5) '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.Acts 1995, No. 634, § 2.
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