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Under EPCRA Section 313, manufacturing  includes both deliberate and unintentional creation of listed toxic chemicals. This means that...

Timing and activity type are critical when determining thresholds under EPCRA Section 313. Facilities must carefully evaluate when a...

TRI data is a powerful foundation for protecting community health and safety. On November 26, 2010, EPA expanded the TRI list by adding...

The article exemption is one of the most frequently misunderstood provisions under EPCRA Section 313. Facilities working with metals,...

The motor vehicle maintenance exemption  under 40 CFR 372.38(c)(4) can significantly affect threshold determinations for mining and...

Chemical categories under EPCRA Section 313 are often broader than facilities expect. For example, the nickel compounds category covers...

Correcting minor errors early is not just good practice—it is an expectation under EPCRA. Facilities should not wait for EPA to flag...

The 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act reinstated the TRI Form A rules that were in place before December 22, 2006. Effective for reports...

When solid metals contain listed toxic chemicals, threshold calculations under EPCRA Section 313 are based on the total weight of each...

One of the most confusing parts of the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program is the article exemption. On paper, it looks...