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Table of Contents
Toxic Chemical Release Reporting: Community
Right-To-Know
(40CFR372.1 -- 40CFR372.95)
The following is a summary of the referenced federal rules, as published
in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). This information is provided
as an aide to help understand the requirements of the federal regulations,
as they pertain to specific industrial or manufacturing operations. This information is not provided nor intended to act as a substitute for
legal or other professional services. CFR citation numbers for each
subpart are indicated, while the full text of the CFR citations can be
viewed by clicking HERE and following the
directions.
Subpart A -- General Provisions (40CFR372.1 -- 40CFR372.18)
Scope and purpose (40CFR372.1)
The requirements for the submission of toxic chemical release information
are outlined in this section, as well as supplier notification requirements
for products that contain toxic chemicals.
Recordkeeping (40CFR372.10)
Facilities must retain records of toxic chemical releases, estimating
procedures, and other relative information for three years from the date
of submission.
Compliance and enforcement (40CFR372.18)
Penalties for violation of the requirements will include a fine not
to exceed $25,000 each day for each violation.
Subpart B -- Reporting Requirements (40CFR372.22 -- 40CFR372.38)
Covered facilities for toxic chemical release reporting (40CFR372.22)
Facilities that have 10 or more full-time employees, that are manufacturing
facilities listed under Standard Industrial Classifications (SIC) 20 to
39, and that manufacture, process, or otherwise use a listed chemical in
amounts greater than the specified threshold quantities.
Thresholds for reporting (40CFR372.25)
The typical threshold quantity is 10,000 pounds for hazardous chemicals. Variances to this amount depend on the total volume of hazardous chemicals
manufactured or processed and the reuse/recycle processes undertaken.
Reporting requirements and schedule for reporting (40CFR372.30)
Discusses the specific reporting requirements for an owner or operator
of a covered facility. For each toxic chemical that exceeds the threshold
amount, a Toxic Chemical Release Reporting Form (Form R) must be completed. The form documents the quantities of the material released to the air,
land, water, underground injection, publicly owned treatment works, and
off-site
locations. The reports must also include information on-site
waste treatment methods and efficiencies, energy recovery processes and
recycling processes. Reports must be submitted to the EPA and state
agencies no later than July 1 of the year following the year covered by
the report.
Subpart C -- Supplier Notification Requirements (40CFR372.45)
Notification about toxic chemicals (40CFR372.45)
Facilities, as suppliers, must provide information to customers for
any hazardous chemical or mixture containing hazardous chemicals that are
sold or distributed from the facility and must be in writing, such as in
a material safety data sheet (MSDS).
Subpart D -- Specific Toxic Chemical Listings (40CFR372.65)
Chemicals and chemical categories to which this part applies (40CFR372.65)
The toxic chemicals and chemical categories covered by this regulation
are listed in this section.
Subpart E -- Forms and Instructions (40CFR372.85)
Samples of Form R, detailed instructions for completing the required
information, and information on agencies to contact for current lists of
applicable chemicals, threshold quantities, and reporting requirements
is given.
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