The Kentucky Emergency Response Commission is established to:
(1) Implement all provisions of Title III, Pub. L. No. 99-499, associated federal regulations, and subsequent related legislation and regulations related to hazardous substances; develop policies related to the response of state and local governments to releases of hazardous substances; develop standards for planning for these events; develop reporting requirements for those who manufacture, use, transport, or store these substances; provide information to the public concerning hazardous substances in the community; develop training requirements; and develop requirements for local governments and covered facilities to exercise plans related to hazardous substance response; and (2) Perform any other functions assigned by statute or by the chairman.