Reporting Deadlines

Compliance Reporting Deadlines

Tier II Reporting

• Deadline: March 1st (Annually)

• Details: Facilities that store hazardous chemicals above specific thresholds must submit a Tier II report to their State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs), and local fire departments. This report details the types and quantities of hazardous chemicals stored on-site during the previous calendar year.

Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting (Form R)

• Deadline: July 1st (Annually)

• Details: Facilities that manufacture, process, or use certain toxic chemicals in quantities above threshold levels must submit a TRI report (Form R) to the EPA. This report includes information on the quantities of chemicals released into the environment and managed through recycling, treatment, or disposal.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Biennial Report

• Deadline: March 1st (Every even-numbered year)

• Details: Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) of hazardous waste must submit a Biennial Report to the EPA or their state environmental agency, summarizing hazardous waste generation, management practices, and disposal activities for the previous calendar year.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Reporting

• Deadlines: Vary depending on the permit type and state requirements, but common reports include:

  • Monthly or Quarterly Monitoring Reports: Facilities must submit Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) detailing the pollutants discharged into surface waters.

  • Annual Reports: For some stormwater permits, an Annual Report is due around the end of the calendar year, summarizing monitoring results, corrective actions, and changes to the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Reporting

• Deadline: No fixed annual deadline; however:

  • Initial Plan Submission: Facilities subject to SPCC regulations must prepare and implement an SPCC plan before beginning operations.

  • Plan Reviews: SPCC plans must be reviewed at least once every 5 years or whenever there is a significant change in the facility's operations, oil storage, or layout.

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting (EPA)

• Deadline: March 31st (Annually)

• Details: Facilities that emit greenhouse gases in quantities above the reporting threshold must submit annual GHG emissions data to the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP).

Hazardous Waste Generator (State-Specific Reporting)

• Deadlines: Varies by state and generator status:

  • Annual Reports: Some states require hazardous waste generators (e.g., Large Quantity Generators) to submit annual reports detailing their hazardous waste activities for the previous year.

  • Monthly or Quarterly Reports: In some states, generators may need to submit regular reports, depending on the quantity of waste produced.

Air Quality Permits (Title V Annual Compliance Certification)

• Deadline: Typically annually, with the exact date specified in the facility's permit.

• Details: Facilities with Title V air quality permits must submit an annual compliance certification to state or local air permitting authorities, detailing compliance with air permit conditions.

Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)

• Deadline: September 30th (Every 4 years, next cycle due in 2024)

• Details: Manufacturers and importers of chemicals listed on the TSCA Inventory may be required to report production volumes and other information.

Drinking Water Compliance Reports (For Public Water Systems)

• Deadlines: Varies based on the type of report:

  • Consumer Confidence Report (CCR): July 1st (Annually) - Public water systems must provide customers with a report detailing water quality, sources, and any contaminants found in the drinking water.

Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Program Reporting

• Deadline: July 1st (Annually)

• Details: Facilities in industries that manufacture, process, or use listed toxic chemicals must submit TRI reports to the EPA and state authorities.

Industrial Stormwater Discharge Monitoring

• Deadlines: Varies depending on the permit:

  • Quarterly or Annual Monitoring Reports: Many facilities are required to submit monitoring results for stormwater discharges, depending on the requirements outlined in their NPDES permit or SWPPP.

Environmental Sustainability and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting

• Deadlines: Varies depending on the reporting framework used (e.g., Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), or voluntary sustainability reporting initiatives). Often conducted on an annual basis aligned with the organization's fiscal year.

Note: Reporting deadlines may vary by state or locality, and certain permits or environmental programs might have specific reporting dates that differ from the federal timelines. Always verify deadlines based on your facility's permits and regulatory requirements.