The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) is an essential environmental reporting requirement under the EPA's Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). Facilities that manufacture, process, or use listed toxic chemicals above certain quantities must report their releases and waste management practices annually. This data is used to inform communities about local chemical exposures and helps drive environmental improvements.
Common Challenges:
Identifying applicable chemicals from the EPA’s TRI list.
Collecting accurate data on releases, recycling, and waste management.
Correctly completing the complex TRI Form R and submitting it electronically.
How We Can Help:
Our TRI reporting services include:
An in-depth evaluation of your facility’s operations to identify TRI-listed chemicals.
Assistance with data gathering, including tracking releases, recycling activities, and waste management practices.
Preparation of TRI Form R, including performing required calculations and entering data accurately.
Submission of the report to the EPA’s TRI-MEweb platform.
Providing ongoing support, including training for your team on TRI requirements and updates on regulatory changes.
We simplify the TRI reporting process, helping you maintain compliance, enhance transparency, and promote environmental stewardship.
Navigating environmental regulations can be complex and time-consuming. At Watkins Group, LLC, we simplify compliance by offering tailored solutions for Tier II reporting, TRI reporting, stormwater permitting, SPCC plan development and more.
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In the United States, the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting is required for facilities that meet specific criteria under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313. Here’s a breakdown of which facilities are required to submit TRI reports:
Facilities in Specific Industry Sectors
Facilities that operate in certain industrial sectors, specifically those with the following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes:
Manufacturing (NAICS codes starting with 31, 32, or 33) — e.g., chemical production, metal fabrication, paper manufacturing.
Mining (NAICS code 212) — e.g., metal mining and coal mining.
Electric Utilities (NAICS code 2211) — e.g., facilities that combust coal or oil to generate electricity.
Commercial Hazardous Waste Treatment (NAICS code 5622).
Petroleum Bulk Plants and Terminals (NAICS code 4247).
Solvent Recovery Services (NAICS code 561990).
Chemical Distributors (NAICS code 4246).
Certain other sectors may also be required to report if their operations involve significant use or management of toxic chemicals.
Employee Threshold
Facilities with 10 or more full-time employees (or the equivalent number of hours worked by part-time or seasonal employees) are required to submit TRI reports.
Chemical Thresholds
Facilities must report if they manufacture, process, or otherwise use any toxic chemical listed in the TRI program above specific threshold amounts:
Manufacture or Process: 25,000 pounds or more of any listed toxic chemical during the calendar year.
Otherwise Use: 10,000 pounds or more of any listed toxic chemical during the calendar year.
Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic (PBT) Chemicals: Lower thresholds apply for certain PBT chemicals, such as lead (100 pounds), mercury (10 pounds), and dioxins (0.1 grams).
Federal Facilities
All federal facilities are required to report TRI data, regardless of their industry classification, if they meet the chemical use thresholds.
Exemptions: Certain uses of chemicals, such as those used in laboratories for research or for routine janitorial and facility maintenance, may be exempt from TRI reporting. Additionally, the de minimis exemption may apply if the concentration of a toxic chemical in a mixture is below 1% (or 0.1% for carcinogens).
New Chemicals and Industries: The EPA periodically reviews and updates the list of TRI-reportable chemicals and may add new chemicals or industries that are required to report.
Annual Reporting Deadline: TRI reports must be submitted annually to the EPA by July 1st, covering data from the previous calendar year.
Submission Method: Reports are typically submitted electronically via the EPA’s TRI-MEweb online reporting system.
Facilities that fail to report or provide inaccurate information may face enforcement actions from the EPA, including substantial fines.