Upcoming Webinar: Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) for Local and Tribal Governments
WASHINGTON (September 20, 2021) - What do local and tribal governments need to know about EPA’s Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)? Join EPA, the Local Government Environmental Assistance Network (LGEAN), and the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) on Wednesday, October 6 at 1:00 pm EDT to learn more about how local and tribal governments can use the TRI to help protect community health and welfare.
Local governments use TRI data in many ways, from supporting emergency planning to informing siting and permitting decisions and aiding fenceline communities who may potentially be exposed to toxic chemical releases from nearby facilities. Additionally, facilities owned and/or operated by local and tribal governments―such as waste management facilities and locally owned utilities―may also be subject to TRI reporting requirements.
TRI Program staff will give an overview of the TRI, explaining which local and tribal government facilities may be subject to reporting requirements, and how officials can use the TRI to respond to community concerns.
This webinar is part of a series of webinars to mark the 35th anniversary of TRI and to help inform stakeholders about this valuable resource.