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Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program

TRI Laws and Regulatory Activities

Laws and Executive Orders

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  • National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020: In 2019, Congress passed the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2020, Section 7321 of which added certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the list of chemicals covered by TRI and provided a framework for listing additional PFAS.
  • Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): The CFR is the codification of rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the federal government. It is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas subject to federal regulation, with environmental regulations contained mainly in title 40.

Recent/Ongoing Rulemakings

The TRI Program is modified over time through rulemakings. The most recent rulemaking activities are listed below. Note that all rules published in the Federal Register by the TRI Program are also found in the Code of Federal Regulations. TRI regulations can be found at 40 CFR Part 372.

  • Corrections to TRI Reporting Requirements (Finalized in July 2020): EPA has finalized a rule to correct certain existing TRI regulatory language. These corrections will provide greater clarity for facilities and other stakeholders.
  • Implementing Statutory Addition of Certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (Finalized in June 2020): Pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA), EPA published a final rule that added 172 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the list of toxic chemicals subject to TRI reporting.
  • Addition of NPEs Category (Finalized in June 2018): EPA finalized a rule that adds a category of 13 specific nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) to the list of chemicals subject to TRI reporting. NPEs are nonionic surfactants used in adhesives, wetting agents, emulsifiers, stabilizers, dispersants, defoamers, cleaners, paints, and coatings.

Past Rulemakings

TRI rulemakings are grouped below based on whether they are related to chemicals, industry sectors or other changes in TRI reporting requirements.

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Related to Toxic Chemicals Covered by TRI

These are listed alphabetically by chemical name.

1-Bromopropane

Acetonitrile

Chlorsulfuron

Chromite Ore from the Transvaal Region of South Africa

Diisononyl Phthalate Category

Dioxin and Dioxin-Like Compounds

Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether

Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) Category

Hydrochloric Acid

Hydrogen Sulfide

Lead and Lead Compounds

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Nonylphenol Category

o-Nitrotoluene

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)


Rulemakings Associated with More Than One Chemical


Related to Industry Sectors Covered by TRI

These are listed chronologically, with the most recent rulemakings first.

Adoption of 2017 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes for TRI Reporting

Addition of Natural Gas Processing Facilities to List of Covered Sectors

TRI Metal Mining Information

Adoption of 2012 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes for TRI Reporting

Toxic Chemical Release Reporting Using North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

Addition of Facilities in Certain Industry Sectors


Related to TRI Reporting Requirements, Generally

These are listed chronologically, with the most recent rulemakings first.

Electronic Reporting of Toxics Release Inventory Data

TRI Reporting in Indian Country

Articles Exemption Clarification Proposed Rule

Note: This rule was withdrawn in 2011.

Toxics Release Inventory Form A Eligibility Revisions
Implementing the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act

TRI Burden Reduction Rule

Note: The Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 reverts the TRI reporting requirements to those prior to this rule. This rule is no longer in effect.

TRI Reporting Forms Modification Rule

Overburden Exemption

Original TRI Regulations

Petition(s)

Any person may petition EPA to add a chemical to or remove a chemical from the TRI list. Additionally, under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), federal agencies must give interested persons the right to petition for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a rule, which allows interested persons to solicit changes to the reporting requirements for TRI. 5 U.S.C. § 553(e).

Current petitions being considered by the TRI Program:

Information Collection Requests (ICRs)

An ICR is a set of documents that describe reporting, record keeping, survey or other information collection requirements imposed on the public by EPA. The ICR provides an overview of the collection and estimates the cost and time for the public to respond. The public may view an ICR and submit comments on it at any time. TRI ICRs are resubmitted for approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) every 2-3 years.

Current TRI ICR Renewal (Submitted on 7/31/20)

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), EPA has submitted an ICR to OMB for review and approval. This ICR consolidates two ICRs (2070-0212 and 2025-009) and renews TRI reporting forms for a three-year period.

Prior TRI ICR Renewals

TRI ICRs are resubmitted for approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) every 2-3 years.