Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq resource National Laws Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
This page lists the sections of the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990. Click on a specific title to see a list of that title's sections. Click on a specific section to see the text of that section.
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EPA, Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) resource Agency Web Sites Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) is a publicly available EPA database that contains information on toxic chemical releases and other waste management activities reported annually by certain covered industry groups as well as federal facilities. This inventory was established under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA) and expanded by the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990.
EPA released the 2005 TRI Data on March 22, 2007. This page provides an overview of the 2005 TRI data and relevant TRI information (including analysis, tables, charts, maps, etc).
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Environmental Law Institute resource Organizations & Associations Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
The Environmental Law Institute provides information services, advice, publications, training courses, seminars, research programs and policy recommendations to engage and empower environmental leaders the world over. ELI's audience is leading environmental professionals in government, industry, public interest groups and academia.
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NSCE, CRS Reports - Waste Management resource Private Lists / Directories Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
EPA, Reporting Exemptions for Hazardous Substance Releases resource Agency Guidances Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
EPA, Hazardous Substances Release Reporting Triggers resource Agency Guidances Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
For releases of hazardous substances, the federal government has established a Superfund Reportable Quantities (RQs). RQs trigger the reporting requirements under Superfund law. If a hazardous substance is released to the environment in an amount that equalsor exceeds its RQ, the release must be reported to federal authorities so that emergency response personnel can evaluate whether a response actionis needed. The RQ value is not the only factor used to determine whether federal notification requirements apply. There are reporting exemptions for hazardous substance releases.
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EPA, EPCRA Enforcement Programs and Priorities resource Agency Web Sites Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
The effective implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) and the EPCRA Regulations depends on whether or not the people, companies, and other entities (i.e., the regulated community) comply with the various requirements.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq. resource National Laws Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986; 42 U.S.C. 11001 et seq. resource National Laws Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
The Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) was enacted by Congress on October 17, 1986, as an outgrowth of concern over the protection of the public from chemical emergencies and dangers. Previously this had been covered by state and local regulatory authorities. After the catastrophic accidental release of methyl isocyanate at Union Carbide's Bhopal, India facility in December 1984, and a later toxic release from a West Virgina chemical plant it was evident that national public disclosure of emergency information was needed.
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EPA, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Enforcement Page resource Agency Web Sites Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) was enacted by Congress on October 17, 1986, as a stand-alone Act, Title III, within the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA).
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