Toxics Release Inventory Program

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EPA Speeds Up Access to Toxics Data by Early Sharing of ‘TRI’
In August, EPA began providing the 2008 TRI data files, giving communities across the United States unprecedented early access to critical information about local toxic releases. The 2008 data files are now complete, and will be used to construct the 2008 TRI National Analysis, planned for December.

First TRI Webinar to be Held in November
Under a cooperative agreement with EPA, ECOS will be hosting the first TRI webinar –Toxics Release Inventory Web-Based Tools: What’s New and Emerging – on November 18, from 2 – 4 pm. See demonstrations of the latest enhancements to TRI Explorer, TRI.Net, and Envirofacts, get users’ perspectives on these databases, and preview the newest TRI tools. To register, visit https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/210479705 . For more information, visit the ECOS collaborative forum at Chemicalright2know.org .

TRI Launches
Online Stakeholder Discussion Forum for Issues Related to Metal Mining Industry
The TRI Program is considering modifying reporting requirements that apply to metal mining operations. To give stakeholders the opportunity to discuss issues related to a future metal mining rulemaking, we are providing stakeholders with an online discussion forum . Comments received through the stakeholder forum will supplement preliminary regulatory development efforts and give direction to the rulemaking process. EPA plans to make the discussion forum accessible until the end of October.

TRI Data Processing Center Moves to Fairfax, Virginia
Effective September 21, 2009, a new contractor, CGI, will be managing the TRI Data Processing Center, including the processing of all TRI trade secret and confidential information submitted. Please visit TRI Contact Us Web page for updated contact information.

TRI Reporting Aids and Assistance Materials
By law, if your facility is in a covered industry, you must file your Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reports by July 1 of each year. This TRI compliance assistance Web page contains access to the resources necessary for industrial facilities to report their releases and transfers of certain toxic chemicals to meet EPCRA Section 313 requirements.