Tier Two is an annual report of hazardous chemicals and extremely hazardous substances (EHS). It is part of Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting, one of the key reports required under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).
Reports are due March 1 every year.
Use Tier Two online to submit your report, then download and email or print and mail copies to your:
Click "I would like to browse a list of services."
Click "Department of Ecology."
Scroll to "Tier Two Online" and click "Apply."
Wait for an approval email. This may take one or more business days. Once Tier Two Online is added as a service, you can fill out and submit your report through Tier Two Online.
How do you submit your Tier Two report?
Once you have access to Tier Two Online through your SAW account, you can submit your report.
Click "Access Now" next to Tier Two Online to open your report.
Note: If you do not have an account, or if Tier Two Online does not appear under your list of services, follow the steps listed above under How to access Tier Two Online.
Reporting instructions appear on the right side of Tier Two Online.
Fill out the report in full.
Click "Submit" when your report is complete.
By submitting your report online, you also fulfill the requirement of submitting your report to the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC). You do not need to send copies to us.
To complete your Tier Two reporting requirements, you must also send your report to:
To send your report to these agencies, choose one of the following methods:
Email: Download your report from Tier Two Online, then email them a copy.
Print and mail (wet ink signature required): Download your report from Tier Two Online, print a copy, wet ink sign each report, then mail to each applicable agency.
Does your facility qualify for an exemption?
Facilities qualify for an exemption if they:
Reduce the quantities of all products stored on-site below reporting thresholds.
Save completed forms electronically for your records.
An authorized representative is defined as the person responsible for the overall operation of a facility.
If you are replacing a previous representative, please email us at TierTwoOnline@ecy.wa.gov or call us at 800-633-7585, option 1.
Reporting is free. There are no fees to submit your Tier Two report.
However, there can be steep penalties for willful non-compliance of EPCRA regulations. EPCRA enforcement actions are conducted by EPA or legal firms acting on behalf of the public.
Information required on your Tier Two report includes:
Facility identification number.
Chemical details such as:
Name and Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number.
Physical and health hazards.
Quantities stored on-site (in pounds).
Storage and location descriptions.
Food and cosmetics: Any food, food additive, color additive, drug, or cosmetic regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Solids in manufacturing: Any substance that is a solid in any manufactured item to the extent that exposure to the substance does not occur under normal conditions of use.
Personal or household products: Any substance used for personal, family, or household purposes, or is present in the same form and concentration as a product packaged for distribution and use by the general public.
Lab or medical substances: Any substance used in a research laboratory, hospital, or other medical facility under the direct supervision of a technically-qualified individual.
Agricultural or fertilizer products: Any substance used in routine agricultural operations or fertilizer sold by a retailer to customers.
