If you need assistance please contact Kelsey Newling at (800) 433-2288 or E-mail her here.
The best way to obtain data is to visit the federal EPA webpage. Keep in mind, TRI reports July 1 are for the prior calendar year. Following submittal, data goes through various validation checks. For these reasons, be aware available data will not be for the current year, and may yet be unavailable for last year.
The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III), also known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) requires the annual reporting of data pertaining to releases and transfers of certain toxic chemicals. The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 requires the reporting of data pertaining to toxic chemicals treated on-site, recycled, or utilized for energy recovery. These laws target specific industry sectors. As a result, certain facilities that manufacture, import, process, or use specific chemicals in amounts above specified thresholds, submit annual reports detailing disposal, releases, and other waste management activities.
TRI does not regulate chemical discharges, and should not be interpreted as an indication of a facility's level of regulatory compliance. In fact, the vast majority of information provided in TRI reports is legal/appropriate waste disposal or is activity performed under and in compliance with a permit.
A facility must submit a TRI report if it meets all three of the following criteria:
Facility type falls under a TRI-covered North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code (EPA TRI NAICS code webpage);
Facility has 10 or more full-time employee equivalents; and
Facility manufactures, imports, processes, or otherwise uses any EPCRA Section 313 chemical in quantities greater than the established threshold in the course of a calendar year (EPA TRI/Section 313 list).
EPA also provides a threshold screening tool you can reference and a guidance document you can read for additional information.
TRI Reports are due no later than July 1, and must be submitted on an annual basis.
EPA
maintains a database of FAQ's pertaining to TRI reporting. This information can be very
helpful and you are urged to review the available information.
Questions: Access to CDX/ TRI-MEweb, user account accesss, & the status of your submission. facilitating step-by-step TRI-MEweb processes, reporting software issues, technical issues (i.e., data quality alerts, NOSEs, critical errors, etc.).
(970) 494-5500
(888) 890-1995
Some guidance
documents are available on the EPA
webpage. These documents are often Industry Specific or chemical specific, but some
are broadly applicable to the TRI reporting community.
Yes, there have been some rule changes. SOME recent changes and/or proposed changes are listed below. Be aware this is not a full or complete list:
Adoption of 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes for TRI Reporting (Finalized in November 2022)- This rule updates the list of NAICS codes subject to reporting under TRI to reflect the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 2022 NAICS code revision.
Addition of Natural Gas Processing Facilities to the TRI (Finalized in November 2021): This rule adds natural gas processing facilities to the scope of the industrial sectors covered by TRI.
Addition of Certain Chemicals to the Toxics Release Inventory (Finalized in November 2022): -This rule adds 12 chemicals to the TRI list, including one persistent bioaccumulative toxic (PBT) chemical with a 100-pound reporting threshold.
Parent Company Definition for TRI Reporting (Finalized in October 2022): - This rule formally defines "parent company" for TRI reporting purposes.
Implementation of Statutory Addition of Nine PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory Beginning with Reporting Year 2023: - This rule adds nine PFAS to the TRI List, bringing the total PFAS subject to TRI reporting to 189.
Changes to Reporting Requirements for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and to Supplier Notifications for Chemicals of Special Concern (Finalized in October 2023):This rule designates PFAS subjects to TRI reporting to the list of Lower Thresholds for Chemicals of Special Concern.
Addition of Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) Category to the TRI (Finalized in July 2023): This rule adds DINP chemicals to the TRI chemical list.
Your TRI report is for activities that occurred during the preceding calendar year, beginning January 1 and ending December 31. For instance, reports due July 1, 2024, will detail chemical activity for all of calendar year 2023.
Facilities are no longer allowed to submit TRI reports using paper forms. EPA requires you submit
your report electronically, utilizing the TRI-MEweb
reporting application. Reports submitted to EPA via TRI-MEweb are automatically provided to
the state of South Dakota so you do not have to do anything additional to ensure your report is
filed with the state.
There is a TRI Reporting Fee. The fee is calculated separately for each chemical report and ranges from $250 to $3,000. The maximum fee per facility is $3,000. An invoice for your TRI fee will be sent to you within a week of your TRI submittal. If you do not receive an invoice, contact Kelsey at 800-433-2288. You are ultimately responsible for ensuring your facility pays the TRI fee. SARA TITLE III, TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY (TRI) SECTION 313 REPORT FEES
Yes, there are online training modules
Basic and Advanced TRI Reporting Concepts Online Training Module
EPA may also offer webinars and in person/on-site training opportunities. Information about such training will be posted when/if it becomes available.