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the dry presentation of the conference

the dry presentation of the conference. “Form R and Tier II”. by Susan Murphy. The Basics of Tier II. Hazardous Chemical Reporting, Community Right-to-Know. 40CFR370. " Tier II ” is the reporting form nickname

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  1. the dry presentation of the conference “Form R and Tier II” by Susan Murphy

  2. The Basics of Tier II Hazardous Chemical Reporting, Community Right-to-Know 40CFR370 • "Tier II” is the reporting form nickname • The purpose is to provide the public with info on hazardous chemicals in their community There are 16 fertilizer production sites in Texas like the one that exploded in West, but authorities aren't clear how many of those might be built near schools or other residential centers,…

  3. The Basics of Tier II Hazardous Chemical Reporting, Community Right-to-Know 40CFR370 • Anything on site requiring an MSDS is subject to Tier II reporting • Standard threshold of 10,000 lbs maximum quantity on hand, but threshold is smaller for more hazardous materials • Include railcars of chemicals, and biofuels that we are shipping off site (animal fats,oils), wastewater treatment chemicals, CO2

  4. The Basics of Tier II 40CFR370 The certifying official needs to know what the codes mean

  5. The Basics of Tier II 40CFR370 Some states collect fees on Tier II chemicals to fund the LEPCs

  6. The Basics of Tier II 40CFR370 EPA inspectors are most familiar with Tier II

  7. The Basics of Form R 40CFR 372 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (TRI), Community Right-to-Know • “Form R” is the reporting form nickname • Also known as TRI or SARA 313 or Title III • Purpose is to inform the public of releases of toxic chemicals, and to aid in regulation development

  8. The Basics of Form R 40CFR 372 TRI data is easily accessed in ECHO

  9. The Basics of Form R 40CFR 372 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting, Community Right-to-Know • “There are three categories: manufacture, process, or otherwise use, each with its own reporting threshold • The state and EPA collect the information • EPA’s Central Data Exchange (CDX) online reporting tool is available

  10. It is simple to look up a facility at EPA’s ENVIROFACTS

  11. Test Your Knowledge Form R or Tier II?

  12. Test Your Knowledge Form R or Tier II?

  13. Until next year…

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