Understanding the Toxic Release Inventory and EPCRA Requirements
The federal Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program tracks the management of toxic chemicals that may pose a threat to human health and the environment. Facilities in the United States within specific industry sectors are required to annually report the amount of each chemical that it releases to the environment and managed through recycling, energy recovery and treatment. The EPA defines a "release" of a chemical as an emission to the air or water, or placed in some type of la