(1) Each local emergency planning committee shall complete the preparation of a hazardous materials emergency response plan. In the development of the plan, as specified by Sections 303 (a), (b), (c) and 324 (a), (b), EPCRA, committee duties include, but are not limited to:

(a) Forming a local planning team.

(b) Designating a team leader.

(c) Evaluating the resources needed to develop, implement, and exercise the emergency plan.

(d) Identifying existing emergency response equipment and personnel.

(e) Conducting a needs assessment of emergency response equipment and personnel requirements.

(f) Providing oversight for preparation of the plan by the local planning team.

(2) Each local committee shall establish procedures for receiving and processing requests from the general public for information under Section 324 (including Tier II information under Section 312) EPCRA. Such procedures shall include the designation of an official to serve as committee coordinator for all information requests.