Identifying Data Sources

The data used to populate the fields on the EPA Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TRI) reporting form R is pulled from the information entered on forms within Essential. Knowing the source of the report data can help you determine what information to maintain, as well as troubleshoot missing or inaccurate data on a report.

The data source tables below identify where to enter the data required to populate form R fields. Data verification guidelines are also provided. The Electronic TRI Reporting tool will generate as many form Rs as necessary to provide the EPA with the required information for each chemical and chemical category selected. It is helpful to keep this in mind when using these data source tables and assessing the depth of questionable results. For instance, if data is missing for a material, you should initially determine if the problem is on a configuration level (impacting all form Rs) or on an individual material level (impacting just one form R). The data source tables are organized to match form R parts and sections.

Tip:  CRI reports can help you to complete your form R. Generate CRI reports using the Air module.

Part I

Section 1—Reporting Year

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The Reporting Period for your electronic TRI submission has been selected.

TRI Report form
Section 2—Trade Secret Information
Are you claiming the toxic chemical identified on page 2 a trade secret?

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The TRI-MEweb application does not allow for the reporting of trade secret toxic chemicals.

Not applicable
Is this copy sanitized/unsanitized?

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The TRI-MEweb application does not allow for the reporting of trade secret toxic chemicals.

Not applicable
Section 3—Certification
Name of official title of owner/operator or senior management official

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   The TRI Certifying Official identifier has been selected in the report configuration.

TRI Configuration form / Chemical/Facility Information section

2.   The certifying official's name has been assigned to the reporting entity with the TRI Certifying Official contact type.

Enterprise Entity form / Contacts section
Section 4—Facility Identification
4.1 TRI Facility ID Number, Facility Name, and Facility Address

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   The identifier for the TRI Facility ID Number has been selected in the report configuration.

TRI Configuration form / Chemical/Facility Information section

2.   The TRI Facility ID Number organization ID type has been selected for the reporting entity and the number has been specified.

Enterprise Entity form / ID Numbers section

3.   The name of the entity has been entered. This value is used for both of the Facility or Establishment Name fields.

Enterprise Entity form / Enterprise Entity Information section

4.   An address has been entered for the entity.

Enterprise Entity form / Address section

5.   A mailing address has been entered for the entity.

Entity Operations form / Mailing Address section
4.2 This report contains information for: (entire, partial, Federal, GOCO facility)

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The appropriate Entity Designation and Entire/Part of Enterprise Entity options have been specified for your entity.

Enterprise Entity form / Entity Designation section and SIC Codes section
4.3 Technical Contact Name, Telephone Number, and Email Address

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   The TRI Technical Contact identifier has been selected in the report configuration.

TRI Configuration form / Chemical/Facility Information section

2.   The Technical Contact's name and contact type TRI Technical Contact have been assigned to the reporting entity.

Enterprise Entity form / Contacts section

3.   The Technical Contact's phone number has been entered.

Contacts and Personnel form / General Information section

4.   The Technical Contact's email address has been entered.

Contacts and Personnel form / General Information section
4.4 Public Contact Name, Telephone Number, and Email Address

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   The TRI Public Contact identifier has been selected in the report configuration.

TRI Configuration form / Chemical/Facility Information section

2.   The Public Contact's name and contact type TRI Public Contact have been assigned to the reporting entity.

Enterprise Entity form / Contacts section

3.   The Public Contact's phone number has been entered.

Contacts and Personnel form / General Information section

4.   The Public Contact's phone number has been entered.

Contacts and Personnel form / General Information section
4.5 NAICS Code(s)

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The appropriate NAICS codes have been specified for the reporting entity.

Enterprise Entity form / NAICS Codes section
4.7 Dun & Bradstreet Number(s)

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   The identifier for the Dun & Bradstreet Number has been selected in the report configuration.

TRI Configuration form / Chemical/Facility Information section

2.   The Dun & Bradstreet Number organization ID type has been selected for the reporting entity and the number has been specified.

Enterprise Entity form / ID Numbers section
Section 5—Parent Company Information

Note:  The No U.S. Parent Company check box is populated when the reporting entity has not been assigned a parent company.

5.1 Name of Parent Company

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   The parent company name and address has been established.

Parent Company form

2.   The parent company has been assigned to the reporting entity.

Enterprise Entity form / General section
5.2 Parent Company's Dun & Bradstreet Number

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The Dun & Bradstreet Number organization ID type has been selected for the parent company and the number has been specified.

Parent Company form / ID Numbers section

Part II

Section 1—Toxic Chemical Identity
1.1 CAS Number

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   A CAS number has been assigned to the material.

Material form / If a CAS number has not been specified, NA is automatically entered on the form R.

2.   The material has been classified as Pure. (Materials classified as Mixtures will not appear on the form R.)

Material form
1.2 Toxic Chemical or Chemical Category Name

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   If a CAS number has not been specified, NA is automatically entered on the form R. Otherwise, verify a synonym and synonym category have been assigned to the material.

Material form / Synonyms section

2.   The synonym category has been selected for the report configuration.

TRI Configuration form / Chemical/Facility Information section
1.3 Generic Chemical Name

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The designation NA is automatically entered.

 
Section 2—Mixture Component Identity
2.1 Generic Chemical Name Provided by Supplier

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

If a CAS number has not been specified, the material name is entered. Otherwise, NA is entered.

Material form
Section 3—Activities/Uses of Toxic Chemical at the Facility
3.1 Manufacture the toxic chemical

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   The appropriate on-site activities have been assigned to each material.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form / On-Site Activities section

2.   The Transaction Data option for storage areas where you intend to use transactions or the Inventory Estimates option for storage areas where you intend to use estimates is selected.

Storage Area form / General Information section

3.   When component-level SARA activity assignment is being used for inventory estimates or Material Use inventory transactions, the appropriate activity has been associated with each mixture component of materials inventoried. Refer to Determining Threshold Exceedances for more information.

Component Material form / Accessed via the Material Composition and Properties section on the Material form

4.   For inventory transactions only, verify:

  • The Material Use or Addition transaction type is selected.

  • An activity has been selected. For Addition transactions, one of the import-related activities has been assigned when applicable. For Material Use transactions, an import-related activity has NOT been specified.

  • The effective date is within the date range of the report.

Inventory Transactions form

5.   For inventory estimates only, ensure:

  • Material use values for your estimates have been entered with an associated activity.

  • The effective date is within the date range of the report.

Inventory Estimates form

6.   Applicable inventory data has been specified in the Reporting Thresholds and Maximum Quantity On-site Calculations fields to include transactions, estimates, or both.

TRI Configuration form / Calculations section
3.2 Process the toxic chemical

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   The appropriate on-site activities have been assigned to each material.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form / On-Site Activities section

2.   The Transaction Data option for storage areas where you intend to use transactions or the Inventory Estimates option for storage areas where you intend to use estimates is selected.

Storage Area form / General Information section

3.   When component-level SARA activity assignment is being used for inventory estimates or Material Use inventory transactions, the appropriate activity has been associated with each mixture component of materials inventoried. Refer to Determining Threshold Exceedances for more information.

Component Material form / accessed via the Material Composition and Properties section on the Material form

4.   For inventory transactions only, verify:

  • The Material Use or Addition transaction type is selected.

  • An activity has been selected. For Addition transactions, one of the import-related activities has been assigned when applicable. For Material Use transactions, an import-related activity has NOT been specified.

  • The effective date is within the date range of the report.

Inventory Transactions form

5.   For inventory estimates only, ensure:

  • Material use values for your estimates have been entered with an associated activity.

  • The effective date is within the date range of the report.

Inventory Estimates form

6.   Applicable inventory data has been specified in the Reporting Thresholds and Maximum Quantity On-site Calculations fields to include transactions, estimates, or both.

TRI Configuration form / Calculations section
3.3 Otherwise use the toxic chemical

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   The appropriate on-site activities have been assigned to each material.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form / On-Site Activities section

2.   The Transaction Data option for storage areas where you intend to use transactions or the Inventory Estimates option for storage areas where you intend to use estimates is selected.

Storage Area form / General Information section

3.   When component-level SARA activity assignment is being used for inventory estimates or Material Use inventory transactions, the appropriate activity has been associated with each mixture component of materials inventoried. Refer to Determining Threshold Exceedances for more information.

Component Material form / accessed via the Material Composition and Properties section on the Material form

4.   For inventory transactions only, verify:

  • The Material Use or Addition transaction type is selected.

  • An activity has been specified. For Addition transactions, one of the import-related activities has been assigned when applicable. For Material Use transactions, an import-related activity has NOT been specified.

  • The effective date is within the date range of the report.

Inventory Transactions form

5.   For inventory estimates only, ensure:

  • Material use values for your estimates have been entered with an associated activity.

  • The effective date is within the date range of the report.

Inventory Estimates form

6.   Applicable inventory data has been specified in the Reporting Thresholds and Maximum Quantity On-site Calculations fields to include transactions, estimates, or both.

TRI Configuration form / Calculations section
Section 4—Maximum Amount of the Toxic Chemical On-Site at Any Time During the Calendar Year
4.1 Enter two-digit code from instruction package

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   The effective date for inventory estimates and/or transactions is within the date range of the report.

Inventory Estimates form
Inventory Transactions form

2.   For inventory estimates only, the maximum amount on-site has been entered.

Inventory Estimates form

3.   Applicable inventory data has been specified in the Reporting Thresholds and Maximum Quantity On-site Calculations fields to include transactions, estimates, or both.

TRI Configuration form / Calculations section
Section 5—Quantity of the Toxic Chemical Entering Each Environmental Medium On-Site
5.1 Fugitive or non-point air emissions

From the emission result values that meet the conditions listed in the table below, the Electronic TRI Reporting tool groups together the results that were determined using the same TRI Basis of Estimate. TRI Basis of Estimates (determination methods) are entered on the Process Unit Material Emissions Calculations form for estimated values and on the Incident form for incidents. The code for the TRI Basis of Estimate group with the highest emission value is reported.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   The Estimated or Incident Values option has been selected. Use the corresponding verification guidelines below.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

2.   The FEMS Emissions Calculation Method is selected.

TRI Configuration form / Calculations section

Estimated Values

1.   The modeled source or point of release has been designated as Non-Point.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The SARA Exempt check box is NOT selected for the emission models where the material was modeled.

Process Unit Emission Model form

3.   The model output type is associated with the media Air.

Model Output Type form

4.   The model output type for the material in each emission model has been specified.

Process Unit Material Emission Calculations form

5.   Emissions have been calculated for the date range of the report.

Calculate Emissions form

Incident Values

1.   Incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within date range of the report.

Incident form

2.   For Discharge to Air incidents (non-point releases):

  • A quantity has been entered for the Amount.

  • The Non-Point Release option has been selected.

Incident form / Released Materials section

FEMS Values

1.   The Essential FEMS Entity Emissions report has been generated and the results compared to verify:

  • The calculation method has been set up correctly.

  • Materials are assigned tags.

Calculation Method form
Tags form

2.   The applicable calculation method has been selected and emissions have been calculated for the date range of the report (January 1st through December 31st of the reporting year).

Calculation Wizard
5.2 Stack or point air emissions

From the emission result values that meet the conditions listed in the table below, the Electronic TRI Reporting tool groups together the results that were determined using the same TRI Basis of Estimate. TRI Basis of Estimates (determination methods) are entered on the Process Unit Material Emissions Calculations form for estimated values and on the Incident form for incidents. The code for the TRI Basis of Estimate group with the highest emission value is reported.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The Estimated or Incident Values option has been selected. Use the corresponding verification guidelines below.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

Estimated Values

1.   The modeled source or point of release has been designated as Point.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The SARA Exempt check box is NOT selected for the emission models where the material was modeled.

Process Unit Emission Model form

3.   The model output type is associated with the media Air.

Model Output Type form

4.   The model output type for the material in each emission model has been specified.

Process Unit Material Emission Calculations form

5.   Emissions have been calculated for the date range of the report.

Calculate Emissions form

Incident Values

1.   Incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within date range of the report.

Incident form

2.   For Discharge to Air incidents (stack/point releases):

  • A quantity has been entered for the Amount.

  • The Stack/Point Release option has been selected and a description is specified.

Incident form / Released Materials section
5.3 Discharges to receiving streams or water bodies

From the emission result values that meet the conditions listed in the table below, the Electronic TRI Reporting tool groups together the results that were determined using the same TRI Basis of Estimate. TRI Basis of Eestimates (determination methods) are entered on the Process Unit Material Emissions Calculations form for estimated values, on the Outfall form for wastewater values, and on the Incident form for incidents. The code for the TRI Basis of Estimate group with the highest emission value is reported.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The Estimated, Wastewater Monitoring, or Incident Values option has been selected. Use the corresponding verification guidelines below.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

Estimated Values

1.   The point of release is modeled as an Emission Point, the Body of Water emission point destination has been specified, and a body of water has been identified for the destination.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The SARA Exempt check box is NOT selected for the emission models where the material was modeled.

Process Unit Emission Model form

3.   The model output type is associated with the media Water or Waste.

Model Output Type form

4.   The model output type for the material in each emission model has been specified.

Process Unit Material Emission Calculations form

5.   Emissions have been calculated for the date range of the report.

Calculate Emissions form

Wastewater Monitoring

1.   The outfall has been designated as an Emission Point and an emission body of water has been specified.

Process Unit form / Type section
Process Unit form / Emission Units section

2.   The monitoring parameters for the reported chemical are associated with the outfall and are designated as SARA reportable.

Outfall form

3.   The Loading Type is defined.

Outfall Parameter Definition form / Loading Information section

4.   The DMR is defined.

Outfall Report Information form

5.   The DMR includes the monitoring parameter used for TRI reporting.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form

6.   The average loading is calculated for the monitoring parameter.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form / Average Loading section

7.   The appropriate DMR and Loading Calculation Method are designated for the TRI report.

TRI Configuration form / Calculations section

Incident Values

1.   Incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within date range of the report.

Incident form

2.   For Discharge to Water incidents (bodies of water releases):

  • A quantity has been entered for the Amount.

  • The appropriate option and description have been selected.

Incident form / Released Materials section
5.4.1 Underground Injection on-site to Class I Wells

From the emission result values that meet the conditions listed in the table below, the Electronic TRI Reporting tool groups together the results that were determined using the same TRI Basis of Estimate. TRI Basis of Estimates (determination methods) are entered on the Process Unit Material Emissions Calculations form for estimated values, on the Outfalls form for wastewater values, and on the Shipment Information form for waste tracking values. The TRI Basis of Estimate group with the highest emission value is reported.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The Estimated, Waste Tracking, or Wastewater Monitoring Values option has been selected. Use the corresponding verification guidelines below.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

Estimated Values

1.   The modeled point of release has been designated as an Emission Point type, an Injection Well emission point destination, and a Class I well type.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The SARA Exempt check box is NOT selected for the emission models where the material was modeled.

Process Unit Emission Model form

3.   The model output type is associated with the media Water or Waste.

Model Output Type form

4.   The model output type for the material in each emission model has been specified.

Process Unit Material Emission Calculations form

5.   Emissions have been calculated for the date range of the report.

Calculate Emissions form

Waste Tracking Values

1.   Container/bulk on-site disposal dates are within the date range of the report.

Waste Disposal System form / Container Disposal or Bulk Waste Disposal sections

2.   The disposal system process unit has been designated as an Emission Point type, an Injection Well emission point destination, and a Class I well type.

Process Unit form / Type section

3.   The appropriate disposal method has been associated with all disposals and the SARA Exempt check box has NOT been selected.

Container Disposal form
Bulk Waste Disposal form

Wastewater Monitoring

1.   The outfall has been designated as an Emission Point type, an Injection Well emission point destination, and a Class I well type.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The monitoring parameters for the reported chemical are associated with the outfall and are designated as SARA reportable.

Outfall form

3.   The Loading Type is defined.

Outfall Parameter Definition form / Loading Information section

4.   The DMR is defined.

Outfall Report Information form

5.   The DMR includes the monitoring parameter used for TRI reporting.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form

6.   The average loading is calculated for the monitoring parameter.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form / Average Loading section

7.   The appropriate DMR and Loading Calculation Method are designated for the TRI report.

TRI Configuration form / Calculations section
5.4.2 Underground Injection on-site to Class II—V Wells

From the emission result values that meet the conditions listed in the table below, the Electronic TRI Reporting tool groups together the results that were determined using the same TRI Basis of Estimate. TRI Basis of Estimates (determination methods) are entered on the Process Unit Material Emissions Calculations form for estimated values, on the Outfall form for wastewater values, and on the Shipment Information form for waste tracking values. The code for the TRI Basis of Estimate group with the highest emission value is reported.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The Estimated, Waste Tracking, or Wastewater Monitoring Values option has been selected. Use the corresponding verification guidelines below.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

Estimated Values

1.   The modeled point of release has been designated as an Emission Point type, an Injection Well emission point destination, and a Class II-V well type.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The SARA Exempt check box is NOT selected for the emission models where the material was modeled.

Process Unit Emission Model form

3.   The model output type is associated with the media Water or Waste.

Model Output Type form

4.   The model output type for the material in each emission model has been specified.

Process Unit Material Emission Calculations form

5.   Emissions have been calculated for the date range of the report.

Calculate Emissions form

Waste Tracking Values

1.   Container/bulk on-site disposal dates are within the date range of the report.

Waste Disposal System form / Container Disposal or Bulk Waste Disposal sections

2.   The disposal system process unit has been designated as an Emission Point type, an Injection Well emission point destination, and a Class II-V well type.

Process Unit form / Type section

3.   The appropriate disposal method has been associated with all disposals and the SARA Exempt check box has NOT been selected.

Container Disposal form
Bulk Waste Disposal form

Wastewater Monitoring

1.   The outfall has been designated as an Emission Point type, an Injection Well emission point destination, and a Class II-V well type.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The monitoring parameters for the reported chemical are associated with the outfall and are designated as SARA reportable.

Outfall form

3.   The Loading Type is defined.

Outfall Parameter Definition form / Loading Information section

4.   The DMR is defined.

Outfall Report Information form

5.   The DMR includes the monitoring parameter used for TRI reporting.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form

6.   The average loading is calculated for the monitoring parameter.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form / Average Loading section

7.   The appropriate DMR and Loading Calculation Method are designated for the TRI report.

TRI Configuration form / Calculations section
5.5.1A RCRA Subtitle C landfills

From the emission result values that meet the conditions in the table below, the Electronic TRI Reporting tool groups together the results that were determined using the same TRI Basis of Estimate. TRI Basis of Estimates (determination methods) are entered on the Process Unit Material Emissions Calculations form for estimated values, on the Outfall form for wastewater values, on the Shipment Information form for waste tracking values, and on the Incident form for incidents. The code for the TRI Basis of Estimate group with the highest emission value is reported.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The Estimated, Waste Tracking, Wastewater Monitoring, or Incident Values option has been selected. Use the corresponding verification guidelines below.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

Estimated Values

1.   The modeled point of release has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and an RCRA Landfill land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The SARA Exempt check box is NOT selected for the emission models where the material was modeled.

Process Unit Emission Model form

3.   The model output type is associated with the media Water or Waste.

Model Output Type form

4.   The model output type for the material in each emission model has been specified.

Process Unit Material Emission Calculations form

5.   Emissions have been calculated for the date range of the report.

Calculate Emissions form

Waste Tracking Values

1.   Container/bulk on-site disposal dates are within the date range of the report.

Waste Disposal System form / Container Disposal or Bulk Waste Disposal sections

2.   The disposal system process unit has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and an RCRA Landfill land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

3.   The appropriate disposal method has been associated with all disposals and the SARA Exempt check box has NOT been selected.

Container Disposal form
Bulk Waste Disposal form

Wastewater Monitoring Values

1.   The outfall has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and an RCRA Landfill land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The monitoring parameters for the reported chemical are associated with the outfall and are designated as SARA reportable.

Outfall form

3.   The Loading Type is defined.

Outfall Parameter Definition form / Loading Information section

4.   The DMR is defined.

Outfall Report Information form

5.   The DMR includes the monitoring parameter used for TRI reporting.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form

6.   The average loading is calculated for the monitoring parameter.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form / Average Loading section

7.   The appropriate DMR and Loading Calculation Method are designated for the TRI report.

TRI Configuration form / Calculations section

Incident Values

1.   Incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within the date range of the report.

Incident form

2.   For Discharge to Waste incidents (RCRA Subtitle C landfill releases):

  • A quantity has been entered for the Amount.

  • The RCRA Subtitle C Landfill option has been selected.

Incident form / Released Materials section
5.5.1B Other landfills

From the emission result values that meet the conditions in the table below, the Electronic TRI Reporting tool groups together the results that were determined using the same TRI Basis of Estimate. TRI Basis of Estimates (determination methods) are entered on the Process Unit Material Emissions Calculations form for estimated values, on the Outfall form for wastewater values, on the Shipment Information form for waste tracking values, and on the Incident form for incidents. The code for the TRI Basis of Estimate group with the highest emission value is reported.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The Estimated, Waste Tracking, Wastewater Monitoring, or Incident Values option has been selected. Use the corresponding verification guidelines below.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

Estimated Values

1.   The modeled point of release has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and an Other Landfill land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The SARA Exempt check box is NOT selected for the emission models where the material was modeled.

Process Unit Emission Model form

3.   The model output type is associated with the media Water or Waste.

Model Output Type form

4.   The model output type for the material in each emission model has been specified.

Process Unit Material Emission Calculations form

5.   Emissions have been calculated for the date range of the report.

Calculate Emissions form

Waste Tracking Values

1.   Container/bulk on-site disposal dates are within the date range of the report.

Waste Disposal System form / Container Disposal or Bulk Waste Disposal sections

2.   The disposal system process unit has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and an Other Landfill land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

3.   The appropriate disposal method has been associated with all disposals and the SARA Exempt check box has NOT been selected.

Container Disposal form
Bulk Waste Disposal form

Wastewater Monitoring Values

1.   The outfall has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and an Other Landfill land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The monitoring parameters for the reported chemical are associated with the outfall and are designated as SARA reportable.

Outfall form

3.   The Loading Type is defined.

Outfall Parameter Definition form / Loading Information section

4.   The DMR is defined.

Outfall Report Information form

5.   The DMR includes the monitoring parameter used for TRI reporting.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form

6.   The average loading is calculated for the monitoring parameter.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form / Average Loading section

7.   The appropriate DMR and Loading Calculation Method are designated for the TRI report.

TRI Configuration form / Calculations section

Incident Values

1.   Incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within the date range of the report.

Incident form

2.   For Discharge to Waste incidents:

  • Verify a quantity has been entered for the Amount.

  • The Other Landfills option has been selected.

Incident form / Released Materials section
5.5.2 Land treatment/application farming

From the emission result values that meet the conditions in the table below, the Electronic TRI Reporting tool groups together the results that were determined using the same TRI Basis of Estimate. TRI Basis of Estimates (determination methods) are entered on the Process Unit Material Emissions Calculations form for estimated values, on the Outfall form for wastewater values, on the Shipment Information form for waste tracking values, and on the Incident form for incidents. The code for the TRI Basis of Estimate group with the highest emission value is reported.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The Estimated, Waste Tracking, Wastewater Monitoring, or Incident Values option has been selected. Use the corresponding verification guidelines below.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

Estimated Values

1.   The modeled point of release has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and a Treatment land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

2,   The SARA Exempt check box is NOT selected for the emission models where the material was modeled.

Process Unit Emission Model form

3.   The model output type is associated with the media Water or Waste.

Model Output Type form

4.   The model output type for the material in each emission model has been specified.

Process Unit Material Emission Calculations form

5.   Emissions have been calculated for the date range of the report.

Calculate Emissions form

Waste Tracking Values

1.   Container/bulk on-site disposal dates are within the date range of the report.

Waste Disposal System form / Container Disposal or Bulk Waste Disposal sections

2.   The disposal system process unit has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and a Treatment land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

3.   The appropriate disposal method has been associated with all on-site disposals and the SARA Exempt check box has NOT been selected.

Container Disposal form
Bulk Waste Disposal form

4.   The SARA 313 Disposal Type Code associated with the selected Disposal Method has Disposal selected in the Treatment Designation field.

Disposal Methods validation list

SARA Treatment Method Codes validation list

Systems List validation list (SARA Treatment Designation)

Wastewater Monitoring Values

1.   The outfall has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and a Treatment land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The monitoring parameters for the reported chemical are associated with the outfall and are designated as SARA reportable.

Outfall form

3.   The Loading Type is defined.

Outfall Parameter Definition form / Loading Information section

4.   The DMR is defined.

Outfall Report Information form

5.   The DMR includes the monitoring parameter used for TRI reporting.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form

6.   The average loading is calculated for the monitoring parameter.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form / Average Loading section

7.   The appropriate DMR and Loading Calculation Method are designated for the TRI report.

TRI Configuration form / Calculations section

Incident Values

1.   Incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within the date range of the report.

Incident form

2.   For Discharge to Waste incidents (land treatment and application farming releases):

  • A quantity has been entered for the Amount.

  • The Land Treatment/Application Farming option has been selected.

Incident form / Released Materials section
5.5.3A RCRA Subtitle C surface impoundment

From the emission result values that meet the conditions in the table below, the Electronic TRI Reporting tool groups together the results that were determined using the same TRI Basis of Estimate. TRI Basis of Estimates (determination methods) are entered on the Process Unit Material Emissions Calculations form for estimated values, on the Outfall form for wastewater values, on the Shipment Information form for waste tracking values, and on the Incident form for incidents. The code for the TRI Basis of Estimate group with the highest emission value is reported.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The Estimated, Waste Tracking, Wastewater Monitoring, or Incident Values option has been selected. Use the corresponding verification guidelines below.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

Estimated Values

1.   The modeled point of release has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and a RCRA Subtitle C Surface Impoundments land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The SARA Exempt check box is NOT selected for the emission models where the material was modeled.

Process Unit Emission Model form

3.   The model output type is associated with the media Water or Waste.

Model Output Type form

4.   The model output type for the material in each emission model has been specified.

Process Unit Material Emission Calculations form

5.   Emissions have been calculated for the date range of the report.

Calculate Emissions form

Waste Tracking Values

1.   Container/bulk on-site disposal dates are within the date range of the report.

Waste Disposal System form / Container Disposal or Bulk Waste Disposal sections

2.   The disposal system process unit has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and a RCRA Subtitle C Surface Impoundments land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

3.   The appropriate disposal method has been associated with all disposals and the SARA Exempt check box has NOT been selected.

Container Disposal form
Bulk Waste Disposal form

Wastewater Monitoring Values

1.   The outfall has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and a RCRA Subtitle C Surface Impoundments land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The monitoring parameters for the reported chemical are associated with the outfall and are designated as SARA reportable.

Outfall form

3.   The Loading Type is defined.

Outfall Parameter Definition form / Loading Information section

4.   The DMR is defined.

Outfall Report Information form

5.   The DMR includes the monitoring parameter used for TRI reporting.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form

6.   The average loading is calculated for the monitoring parameter.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form / Average Loading section

7.   The appropriate DMR and Loading Calculation Method are designated for the TRI report.

TRI Configuration form / Calculations section

Incident Values

1.   Incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within the date range of the report.

Incident form

2.   For Discharge to Waste incidents (surface impoundment releases):

  • A quantity has been entered for the Amount.

  • The RCRA Subtitle C Surface Impoundment option has been selected.

Incident form / Released Materials section
5.5.3B Other surface impoundment

From the emission result values that meet the conditions in the table below, the Electronic TRI Reporting tool groups together the results that were determined using the same TRI Basis of Estimate. TRI Basis of Estimates (determination methods) are entered on the Process Unit Material Emissions Calculations form for estimated values, on the Outfall form for wastewater values, on the Shipment Information form for waste tracking values, and on the Incident form for incidents. The code for the TRI Basis of Estimate group with the highest emission value is reported.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The Estimated, Waste Tracking, Wastewater Monitoring, or Incident Values option has been selected. Use the corresponding verification guidelines below.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

Estimated Values

1.   The modeled point of release has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and an Other Surface Impoundment land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The SARA Exempt check box is NOT selected for the emission models where the material was modeled.

Process Unit Emission Model form

3.   The model output type is associated with the media Water or Waste.

Model Output Type form

4.   The model output type for the material in each emission model has been specified.

Process Unit Material Emission Calculations form

5.   Emissions have been calculated for the date range of the report.

Calculate Emissions form

Waste Tracking Values

1.   Container/bulk on-site disposal dates are within the date range of the report.

Waste Disposal System form / Container Disposal or Bulk Waste Disposal sections

2.   The disposal system process unit has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and an Other Surface Impoundment land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

3.   The appropriate disposal method has been associated with all disposals and the SARA Exempt check box has NOT been selected.

Container Disposal form
Bulk Waste Disposal form

Wastewater Monitoring Values

1.   The outfall has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and an Other Surface Impoundment land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The monitoring parameters for the reported chemical are associated with the outfall and are designated as SARA reportable.

Outfall form

3.   The Loading Type is defined.

Outfall Parameter Definition form / Loading Information section

4.   The DMR is defined.

Outfall Report Information form

5.   The DMR includes the monitoring parameter used for TRI reporting.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form

6.   The average loading is calculated for the monitoring parameter.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form / Average Loading section

7.   The appropriate DMR and Loading Calculation Method are designated for the TRI report.

TRI Configuration form / Calculations section

Incident Values

1.   Incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within the date range of the report.

Incident form

2.   For Discharge to Waste incidents (surface impoundment releases):

  • A quantity has been entered for the Amount.

  • The Other Surface Impoundment option has been selected.

Incident form / Released Materials section
5.5.4 Other disposal

From the emission result values that meet the conditions in the table below, the Electronic TRI Reporting tool groups together the results that were determined using the same TRI Basis of Estimate. TRI Basis of Estimates (determination methods) are entered on the Process Unit Material Emissions Calculations form for estimated values, on the Outfall form for wastewater values, on the Shipment Information form for waste tracking values, and on the Incident form for incidents. The code for the TRI Basis of Estimate group with the highest emission value is reported.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The Estimated, Waste Tracking, Wastewater Monitoring, or Incident Values option has been selected. Use the corresponding verification guidelines below.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

Estimated Values

1.   The modeled point of release has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and an Other land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The SARA Exempt check box is NOT selected for the emission models where the material was modeled.

Process Unit Emission Model form

3.   The model output type is associated with the media Water or Waste.

Model Output Type form

4.   The model output type for the material in each emission model has been specified.

Process Unit Material Emission Calculations form

5.   Emissions have been calculated for the date range of the report.

Calculate Emissions form

Waste Tracking Values

1.   Container/bulk on-site disposal dates are within the date range of the report.

Waste Disposal System form / Container Disposal or Bulk Waste Disposal sections

2.   The disposal system process unit has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and an Other land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

3.   The appropriate disposal method has been associated with all on-site disposals and the SARA Exempt check box has NOT been selected.

Container Disposal form
Bulk Waste Disposal form

Wastewater Monitoring Values

1.   The outfall has been designated as an Emission Point type, a Land emission point destination, and an Other land type.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The monitoring parameters for the reported chemical are associated with the outfall and are designated as SARA reportable.

Outfall form

3.   The Loading Type is defined.

Outfall Parameter Definition form / Loading Information section

4.   The DMR is defined.

Outfall Report Information form

5.   The DMR includes the monitoring parameter used for TRI reporting.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form

6.   The average loading is calculated for the monitoring parameter.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form / Average Loading section

7.   The appropriate DMR and Loading Calculation Method are designated for the TRI report.

TRI Configuration form / Calculations section

Incident Values

1.   Incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within the date range of the report.

Incident form

2.   For Discharge to Waste incidents (other on-site disposals):

  • A quantity has been entered for the Amount.

  • The Other On-Site Disposal option has been selected.

Incident form / Released Materials section
Section 6—Transfers of the Toxic Chemical in Wastes to Off-Site Locations
6.1 POTW Name and Address

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

Each POTW has been established as an entity with address information and designated as a Waste Receiving Facility and POTW facility.

Enterprise Entity form / Address Information and Entity Designation sections.
6.1.A/B Quantity Transferred to this POTW and Basis of Estimate

From the emission result values that meet the conditions in the table below, the Electronic TRI Reporting tool groups together the results determined using the same TRI Basis of Estimate and Treatment Code. ​TRI Basis of Estimates (determination methods) are entered on the Process Unit Material Emissions Calculations form for estimated values, ​the Outfall form for wastewater values, the Shipment Information form for waste tracking values, ​and the Incident form for incidents. In Section 6.1, material release values are aggregated by TRI Basis of Estimate and Treatment Code.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   Each POTW has been established as an entity with address information and designated as a Waste Receiving Facility and POTW facility.

Enterprise Entity form / Address Information and Entity Designation sections

2.   The Estimated, Waste Tracking, Wastewater Monitoring, or Incident Values option has been selected. Use the corresponding verification guidelines below.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

Estimated Values

1.   The modeled source has been designated as an emission point type and a receiving facility that includes the POTW's entity name, and the correct disposal method has been selected:

  • Process Unit Type = Source and Emission Point

  • Source Type = Point

  • Emission Point Destination Type = Receiving Facility

  • Receiving Facility = POTW's entity name

  • Disposal Method = Applicable disposal method

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The SARA Exempt check box is NOT selected for the emission models where the material was modeled.

Process Unit Emission Model form

3.   The model output type is associated with the media Water or Waste.

Model Output Type form

4.   The model output type for the material in each emission model has been specified.

Process Unit Material Emission Calculations form

5.   Emissions have been calculated for the date range of the report.

Calculate Emissions form

Waste Tracking Values

1.   Shipment dates (Status = Shipped or Received) are within the date range of the report and a determination method has been specified.

Shipment Information form / General section

2.   The disposal facility associated with each shipment has been designated as a POTW.

Enterprise Entity form / Entity Designation section

3.   Bulk or Container waste is associated with each shipment.

Shipment Information form / Line Items section

4.   The appropriate disposal method has been specified for all shipments and the SARA Exempt check box has NOT been selected.

Shipment Line form

5.   Each disposal method specified for shipments has been associated with a SARA 313 Disposal Type code.

Disposal Method form

Wastewater Monitoring Values

1.   The outfall has been designated as an emission point type and a receiving facility emission point destination that includes the POTW's entity name:

  • Process Unit Type = Source and Emission Point

  • Source Type = Point

  • Emission Point Destination Type = Receiving Facility

  • Receiving Facility = POTW's entity name

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The monitoring parameters for the reported chemical are associated with the outfall and are designated as SARA reportable.

Outfall form

3.   The Loading Type is defined.

Outfall Parameter Definition form / Loading Information section

4.   The DMR is defined.

Outfall Report Information form

5.   The DMR includes the monitoring parameter used for TRI reporting.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form

6.   The average loading is calculated for the monitoring parameter.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form / Average Loading section

7.   The appropriate DMR and Loading Calculation Method are designated for the TRI report.

TRI Configuration form / Calculations section

Incident Values

1.   Incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within the date range of the report.

Incident form

2.   For Discharge to Waste incidents (waste to water releases):

  • A quantity has been entered for the Amount.

  • The POTW or an outfall that discharges to a POTW is specified.

Incident form / Released Materials section
6.2 Transfers to Other Off-Site Locations

Note:  An N is automatically entered for the Is location under control of reporting facility or parent company? field.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   The EPA ID number for the off-site waste disposal facility has been entered and associated with ID type US EPA RCRA ID Number.

Enterprise Entity form / ID Numbers section

2.   The facility has been designated as a Waste Receiving Facility.

Enterprise Entity form / Entity Designation section
6.2.A Total Transfers

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

The Estimated, Waste Tracking, Wastewater Monitoring, or Incident Values option has been selected. Use the corresponding verification guidelines below.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

Estimated Values

1.   The modeled source has been designated as an emission point type and a receiving facility that includes the entity name, and the correct disposal method has been selected:

  • Process Unit Type = Source and Emission Point

  • Source Type = Point

  • Emission Point Destination Type = Receiving Facility

  • Receiving Facility = Entity name

  • Disposal Method = Applicable disposal method

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The SARA Exempt check box is NOT selected for the emission models where the material was modeled.

Process Unit Emission Model form

3.   The model output type is associated with the media Water or Waste.

Model Output Type form

4.   The model output type for the material in each emission model has been specified.

Process Unit Material Emission Calculations form

5.   Emissions have been calculated for the date range of the report.

Calculate Emissions form

Waste Tracking Values

1.   Shipment dates (Status = Shipped or Received) are within the date range of the report and a determination method has been specified.

Shipment Information form / General section

2.   Ensure the disposal facility associated with each shipment has NOT been designated as a POTW.

Enterprise Entity form / Entity Designation section

3.   Bulk or Container waste is associated with each shipment

Shipment Information form / Line Items section

4.   The appropriate disposal method has been specified for all shipments and the SARA Exempt check box has NOT been selected.

Shipment Line form

5.   Each disposal method specified for shipments has been associated with a SARA 313 Disposal Type code.

Disposal Method form

Wastewater Monitoring Values

1.   The modeled source has been designated as an emission point type and a receiving facility that includes the entity name, and the correct disposal method has been selected:

  • Process Unit Type = Source and Emission Point

  • Source Type = Point

  • Emission Point Destination Type = Receiving Facility

  • Receiving Facility = Entity name

  • Disposal Method = Applicable disposal method

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The monitoring parameters for the reported chemical are associated with the outfall and are designated as SARA reportable.

Outfall form

3.   The Loading Type is defined.

Outfall Parameter Definition form / Loading Information section

4.   The DMR is defined.

Outfall Report Information form

5.   The DMR includes the monitoring parameter used for TRI reporting.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form

6.   The average loading is calculated for the monitoring parameter.

Outfall Parameter Report Information form / Average Loading section

7.   The appropriate DMR and Loading Calculation Method are designated for the TRI report.

TRI Configuration form / Calculations section

Incident Values

1.   Ensure incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within the date range of the report.

Incident form

2.   For Discharge to Water incidents:

  • Verify a quantity has been entered for the Amount.

  • The outfall that discharges to a waste receiving facility as the destination is specified.

Incident form / Released Materials section
6.2.B Basis of Estimate

From the emission result values that meet the conditions listed in the table below, the Electronic TRI Reporting tool groups together the results that were determined using the same TRI Basis of Estimate. TRI Basis of Estimates (determination methods) are entered on the Process Unit Material Emissions Calculations form for estimated values, on the Outfall form for wastewater values, on the Shipment Information form for waste tracking values, and on the Incident form for incidents. The code for the TRI Basis of Estimate group with the highest emission value is reported.

6.2.C Type of Waste Treatment/Disposal/Recycling/Energy Recovery

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   The appropriate disposal method for the receiving facility at the point of release has been specified.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form / Waste Stream Treatment section / Waste Stream Treatment form

2.   Each disposal method is associated with a SARA 313 Disposal Type code.

Disposal Method form
Section 7A—On-site Waste Treatment Methods and Efficiency

Note:  The Not Applicable check box is populated when no data has been found. Verify data has been established for your material.

7A.1a General Waste Stream

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

Waste stream codes with an effective date that is prior to the end date of the report for the material have been specified. When no data has been found, NA is entered.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form / Waste Stream Treatment section / Waste Stream Treatment form
7A.1b Waste Treatment Methods Sequence

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

Waste treatment methods with an effective date that is prior to the end of the report for the material have been specified in the appropriate sequence.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form / Waste Stream Treatment section / Waste Stream Treatment form
7A.1c Waste Treatment Efficiency

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

Waste treatment efficiencies with an effective date that is prior to the end date of the report for the material have been specified.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form / Waste Stream Treatment section / Waste Stream Treatment form
Section 7B—On-Site Energy Recovery Processes

Note:  The NA check box is populated and NA is entered in the first Energy Recovery Methods field when no data has been found. Verify data has been established for your material.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

Energy recovery processes with an effective date prior to the end date of the report for the material have been specified.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form / Energy Recovery Methods section
Section 7C—On-Site Recycling Processes

Note:  The NA check box is populated and NA is entered in the first Energy Recovery Methods field when no data has been found. Verify data has been established for your material.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

Recycling methods with an effective date prior to the end date of the report for the material have been specified.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form / Recycling Methods section
Section 8—Disposal or Other Releases, Source Reduction, and Recycling Activities
8.1a Total on-site disposal to Class I Underground Injection Wells, RCRA Subtitle C landfills, and other landfills

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   A submission for last year's data is specified.
Column A = last year's results

TRI Report form

2.   Follow the steps below to confirm your results.
Column B = current reporting year results

  1. Sum all of the releases from the following Sections:

    • Section 5.4.1 Underground Injection on-site to Class I Wells

    • Section 5.5.1A RCRA Subtitle C landfills

    • Section 5.5.1B Other landfills

  1. Subtract the quantity in Section 8.8 related to on-site releases or disposals due to catastrophic events that was designated as disposed in:

    • Underground Injection on-site to Class I Wells

    • RCRA Subtitle C landfills

    • Other landfills

All applicable forms and sections

3.   The production ratio has been specified.
Column C = column B x production ratio
Column D = column C x production ratio

TRI Report form
8.1b Total other on-site disposal or other releases

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   A submission for last year's data is specified.
Column A = last year's results

TRI Report form

2.   Follow the steps below to confirm your results.
Column B = current reporting year results

  1. Sum all of the releases from the following Sections:

    • Section 5.1 Fugitive or non-point air emissions

    • Section 5.2 Stack or point air emissions

    • Section 5.3 Discharges to receiving streams or water bodies

    • Section 5.4.2 Underground injection on-site to Class II-V Wells

    • Section 5.5.2 Land treatment/application farming

    • Section 5.5.3A RCRA Subtitle C surface impoundments

    • Section 5.5.3B Other surface impoundments

    • Section 5.5.4 Other disposal

  1. Subtract the quantity in Section 8.8 related to on-site releases or disposals due to catastrophic events that was NOT designated as disposed in:

    • Underground Injection on-site to Class I Wells

    • RCRA Subtitle C landfills

    • Other landfills

All applicable forms and sections

3.   The production ratio has been specified.
Column C = column B x production ratio
Column D = column C x production ratio

TRI Report form
8.1c Total off-site disposal to Class I Underground Injection Wells, RCRA Subtitle C landfills, and other landfills

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   A submission for last year's data is specified.
Column A = last year's results

TRI Report form

2.   Follow the steps below to confirm your results.
Column B = current reporting year results

  1. Sum the releases from the following Sections:

    • Section 6.1 Discharges to POTWs - Add just the portion of the transfer that was disposed in UIC Class I Wells, RCRA Subtitle C landfills, and other landfills (quantities associated with P Codes P33 and P34)

    • Section 6.2 Transfers to other off-site locations - Add just the quantities associated with SARA Treatment Method codes M64, M65, and M81

  1. Subtract the quantities in Section 8.8 related to off-site releases or disposals due to catastrophic events for:

    • The portion of the transfer to POTWs that was disposed in UIC Class I Wells, RCRA Subtitle C landfills, and other landfills (quantities associated with P Codes P33 and P34)

    • The portion transferred to other off-site locations that was associated with SARA Treatment Method codes M64, M65, and M81

All applicable forms and sections

3.   The production ratio has been specified.
Column C = column B x production ratio
Column D = column C x production ratio

TRI Report form
8.1d Total other off-site disposal or other releases

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   A submission for last year's data is specified.
Column A = last year's results

TRI Report form

2.   Follow the steps below to confirm your results.
Column B = current reporting year results

  1. Sum the releases from the following Sections:

    • Section 6.1 Discharges to POTWs - Add just the portion of the transfer that was disposed in UIC Class II-V Wells other than to landfills (quantities associated with P Codes P30, P31, P32, P35, and P36)

    • Section 6.2 Transfers to other off-site locations - Add just the quantities associated with SARA Treatment Method codes M10, M41, M62, M66, M67, M73, M79, M82, M90, M94, and M99

  1. Subtract the quantities in Section 8.8 related to off-site releases or disposals due to catastrophic events for:

    • The portion of the transfer to POTWs that was disposed in UIC Class II-V Wells other than to landfills (quantities associated with P Codes P30, P31, P32, P35, and P36)

    • The portion transferred to other off-site locations that was associated with SARA Treatment Method codes M10, M41, M62, M66, M67, M73, M79, M82, M90, M94, and M99

All applicable forms and sections

3.   The production ratio has been specified.
Column C = column B x production ratio
Column D = column C x production ratio

TRI Report form
8.2 Quantity used for energy recovery on-site

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   A submission for last year's data is specified.
Column A = last year's results

TRI Report form

2.   The current reporting year's data is complete.
Column B = current reporting year results

All applicable forms and sections

3.   The production ratio has been specified.
Column C = column B x production ratio
Column D = column C x production ratio

TRI Report form

4.   The Estimated, Waste Tracking, and Incident Values options have been selected for Section 5.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

5.   The Do not include this metal when reporting on-site source reduction activities check box has been selected to ignore metals that are components of wastes subjected to on-site treatment or energy recovery processes, but are ultimately disposed of on- or off-site. Otherwise, make sure you have associated a recycling method to include these metals in your report.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form / Exceptions section

Estimated Values

1.   Control method codes for control devices have been associated with your emission models.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The control method is associated with a SARA 313 Treatment Method code.

Control Method form

3.   The SARA 313 Disposal Type Code has Energy Recovery for the SARA Treatment Designation.

SARA Treatment Method Codes form

4.   Control devices have an abatement model defined that applies during the date range of the report.

Process Unit Control Model form

5.   The abatement model abates the chemical of interest. (The condenser equation will abate all volatile chemicals.)

Process Unit Abatement Model form

6.   Emissions have been calculated for the date range of the report.

Calculate Emissions form

7.   The material has been assigned a Heat Value greater than or equal to 5000 BTU/lb.

Material form / Material Composition and Properties section / Physical Properties subsection

Waste Tracking Values

1.   Container/bulk on-site disposal dates are within the date range of the report.

Waste Disposal System form / Container Disposal or Bulk Waste Disposal sections

2.   The appropriate disposal method has been associated with all disposals.

Container Disposal form
Bulk Waste Disposal form

3.   The disposal method is associated with a SARA 313 Disposal Type code.

Disposal Method form

4.   The SARA 313 Disposal Type Code has Energy Recovery for the SARA Treatment Designation.

SARA Treatment Method Codes form

5.   The SARA Exempt check box has NOT been selected for bulk materials and containers you plan to report.

Bulk Waste Disposal form
Container Disposal form

6.   The material has been assigned a Heat Value greater than or equal to 5000 BTU/lb.

Material form / Material Composition and Properties section / Physical Properties subsection

Incident Values

Subtract any incidents that are destined for an on-site disposal system and are associated with a disposal method that is classified as Energy Recovery for SARA.

1.   The Estimated or Waste Tracking and Incident Values options have been selected.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

2.   Incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within the date range of the report.

Incident form

3.   For Discharge to Waste incidents:

  • A quantity has been entered for the Amount.

  • The On-Site Disposal System option is selected as the destination and a disposal system and disposal method have been specified.

Incident form / Released Materials section

4.   The disposal method is associated with a SARA 313 Disposal Type code.

Disposal Method form

5.   The SARA 313 Disposal Type Code has Energy Recovery for the SARA Treatment Designation.

SARA Treatment Method Codes form

6.   The material has been assigned a Heat Value greater than or equal to 5000 BTU/lb.

Material form / Material Composition and Properties section / Physical Properties subsection
8.3 Quantity used for energy recovery off-site

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   A submission for last year's data is specified.
Column A = last year's results

TRI Report form

2.   The current reporting year's data is complete.
Column B = current reporting year results

All applicable forms and sections

3.   The production ratio has been specified.
Column C = column B x production ratio
Column D = column C x production ratio

TRI Report form

4.   The Estimated, Waste Tracking, and Incident Values options have been selected for Section 6.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types

5.   Make sure you have associated a recycling method to include metals in your report.

Metal Disposal/Recycling Codes form

6.   The material has been assigned a Heat Value greater than or equal to 5000 BTU/lb.

Material form / Material Composition and Properties section / Physical Properties subsection

7.   Quantity used for energy recovery off-site. For releases documented in Section 6.1 and 6.2, verify the SARA 313 Disposal Type Code has Energy Recovery for the SARA Treatment Designation.

 

SARA Treatment Method Codes form

Incident Values

Subtract any incidents that are destined for a shipment off-site and are associated with a disposal method that is classified as Energy Recovery for SARA.

1.   The Estimated, Waste Tracking, or Wastewater Monitoring and Incident Values options have been selected.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

2.   Incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within the date range of the report.

Incident form

3.   For Discharge to Waste incidents:

  • A quantity has been entered for the Amount.

  • The Shipment Off-Site option is selected as the destination and a shipment and disposal method are specified.

Incident form / Released Materials section

4.   The disposal method is associated with a SARA 313 Disposal Type code.

Disposal Method form

5.   The SARA 313 Disposal Type Code has Energy Recovery for the SARA Treatment Designation.

SARA Treatment Method Codes form

6.   The material has been assigned a Heat Value greater than or equal to 5000 BTU/lb.

Material form / Material Composition and Properties section / Physical Properties subsection
8.4 Quantity recycled on-site

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   A submission for last year's data is specified.
Column A = last year's results

TRI Report form

2.   The current reporting year's data is complete.
Column B = current reporting year results

All applicable forms and sections

3.   The production ratio has been specified.
Column C = column B x production ratio
Column D = column C x production ratio

TRI Report form

4.   The Estimated, Waste Tracking, and Incident Values options have been selected for Section 5.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

5.   The Do not include this metal when reporting on-site source reduction activities check box has been selected to ignore metals that are components of wastes subjected to on-site treatment or energy recovery processes, but are ultimately disposed of on- or off-site. Otherwise, make sure you have associated a recycling method to include these metals in your report.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form / Exceptions section

Estimated Values

1.   Control method codes for control devices have been associated with your emission models.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The control method is associated with a SARA 313 Treatment Method code.

Control Method form

3.   The SARA 313 Disposal Type Code has Recycling for the SARA Treatment Designation.

SARA Treatment Method Codes form

4.   Control devices have an abatement model defined that applies during the date range of the report.

Process Unit Control Model form

5.   The abatement model abates the chemical of interest. (The condenser equation will abate all volatile chemicals.)

Process Unit Abatement Model form

6.   Emissions have been calculated for the date range of the report.

Calculate Emissions form

Waste Tracking Values

1.   Container/bulk on-site disposal dates are within the date range of the report.

Waste Disposal Systems form / Container Disposal or Bulk Waste Disposal sections

2.   The appropriate disposal method has been associated with all disposals.

Container Disposal form
Bulk Waste Disposal form

3.   The SARA Exempt check box has NOT been selected for bulk materials and containers you plan to report.

Bulk Waste Disposal form
Container Disposal form

4.   The disposal method is associated with a SARA 313 Disposal Type code.

Disposal Method form

5.   The SARA 313 Disposal Type Code has Recycling for the SARA Treatment Designation.

SARA Treatment Method Codes form

Incident Values

Subtract any incidents that are destined for an on-site disposal system and are associated with a disposal method that is classified as Recycling for SARA.

1.   The Estimated, Waste Tracking, or Wastewater Monitoring and Incident Values options have been selected.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

2.   Incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within the date range of the report.

Incident form

3.   For Discharge to Waste incidents:

  • A quantity has been entered for the Amount.

  • The On-Site Disposal System option is selected as the destination and a disposal system and disposal method have been specified.

Incident form / Released Materials section

4.   The disposal method is associated with a SARA 313 Disposal Type code.

Disposal Method form

5.   The SARA 313 Disposal Type Code has Recycling for the SARA Treatment Designation.

SARA Treatment Method Codes form
8.5 Quantity recycled off-site

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   A submission for last year's data is specified.
Column A = last year's results

TRI Report form

2.   The current reporting year's data is complete.
Column B = current reporting year results

All applicable forms and sections

3.   The production ratio has been specified.
Column C = column B x production ratio
Column D = column C x production ratio

TRI Report form

4.   The Estimated, Waste Tracking, and Incident Values options have been selected for Section 6.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

5.   Make sure you have associated a recycling method to include metals in your report.

Metal Disposal/Recycling Codes form

6.   Quantity recycled offsite.  For releases documented in Section 6.1 and 6.2, verify the SARA 313 Disposal Type Code has Recycling for the SARA Treatment Designation.

SARA Treatment Method Codes form

Incident Values

Subtract any incidents that are destined for a shipment off-site and are associated with a disposal method that is classified as Recycling for SARA.

1.   The Estimated, Waste Tracking, or Wastewater Monitoring and Incident Values options have been selected.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

2.   Incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within the date range of the report.

Incident form

3.   For Discharge to Waste incidents:

  • A quantity has been entered for the Amount.

  • The Shipment Off-Site option is selected as the destination and a shipment and disposal method are specified.

Incident form / Released Materials section

4.   The disposal method is associated with a SARA 313 Disposal Type code.

Disposal Method form

5.   The SARA 313 Disposal Type Code has Recycling for the SARA Treatment Designation.

SARA Treatment Method Codes form
8.6 Quantity treated on-site

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   A submission for last year's data is specified.
Column A = last year's results

TRI Report form

2.   The current reporting year's data is complete.
Column B = current reporting year results

All applicable forms and sections

3.   The production ratio has been specified.
Column C = column B x production ratio
Column D = column C x production ratio

TRI Report form

4.   The Estimated, Waste Tracking, and Incident Values options have been selected for Section 5.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

5.   The Do not include this metal when reporting on-site source reduction activities check box has been selected to ignore metals that are components of wastes subjected to on-site treatment or energy recovery processes, but are ultimately disposed of on- or off-site. Otherwise, make sure you have associated a recycling method to include these metals in your report.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form / Exceptions section

Estimated Values

1.   Control method codes for control devices have been associated with your emission models.

Process Unit form / Type section

2.   The control method is associated with a SARA 313 Treatment Method code.

Control Method form

3.   The SARA 313 Disposal Type Code has Treatment or Energy Recovery for the SARA Treatment Designation.

SARA Treatment Method Codes form

4.   The material has a Heat Value of less than 5000 BTU/lb when Energy Recovery is the SARA Treatment Designation.

Material form / Material Composition and Properties section / Physical Properties subsection

5.   Control devices have an abatement model defined that applies during the date range of the report.

Process Unit Control Model form

6.   The abatement model abates the chemical of interest. (The condenser equation will abate all volatile chemicals.)

Process Unit Abatement Model form

7.   Emissions have been calculated for the date range of the report.

Calculate Emissions form

Waste Tracking Values

1.   Container/bulk on-site disposal dates are within the date range of the report.

Waste Disposal Systems form / Container Disposal or Bulk Waste Disposal sections

2.   The SARA Exempt check box has NOT been selected for bulk materials and containers you plan to report.

Bulk Waste Disposal form
Container Disposal form

3.   The appropriate disposal method has been associated with all disposals.

Container Disposal form
Bulk Waste Disposal form

4.   The disposal method is associated with a SARA 313 Disposal Type code.

Disposal Method form

5.   The SARA 313 Disposal Type Code has Treatment or Energy Recovery for the SARA Treatment Designation.

SARA Treatment Method Codes form

6.   The material has a Heat Value of less than 5000 BTU/lb when Energy Recovery is the SARA Treatment Designation.

Material form / Material Composition and Properties section / Physical Properties subsection

Incident Values

Subtract any incidents that are destined for an on-site disposal system and are associated with a disposal method that is classified as Treatment for SARA.

1.   The Estimated or Waste Tracking and Incident Values options have been selected.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

2.   Incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within the date range of the report.

Incident form

3.   For Discharge to Waste incidents:

  • A quantity has been entered for the Amount.

  • The On-Site Disposal System option is selected as the destination and a disposal system and disposal method have been specified.

Incident form / Released Materials section

4.   The disposal method is associated with a SARA 313 Disposal Type code.

Disposal Method form

5.   The SARA 313 Disposal Type Code has Treatment or Energy Recovery for the SARA Treatment Designation.

SARA Treatment Method Codes form

6.   The material has a Heat Value of less than 5000 BTU/lb when Energy Recovery is the SARA Treatment Designation.

Material form / Material Composition and Properties section / Physical Properties subsection
8.7 Quantity treated off-site

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   A submission for last year's data is specified.
Column A = last year's results

TRI Report form

2.   The current reporting year's data is complete.
Column B = current reporting year results

All applicable forms and sections

3.   The production ratio has been specified.
Column C = column B x production ratio
Column D = column C x production ratio

TRI Report form

4.   The Estimated, Waste Tracking, and Incident Values options have been selected for Section 6.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types

5.   Quantity treated off-site. For releases documented in Section 6.1 and 6.2, verify the SARA 313 Disposal Code has Treatment or Energy Recovery for the SARA Treatment Designation.

  1. Sum the releases from the following Sections:

    • Section 6.1 Discharges to POTWs - Add just the portion of the transfer that was disposed in UIC Class I Wells, RCRA Subtitle C landfills, and other landfills (quantities associated with P Codes P-37, P-38, and P-39)

    • Section 6.2 Transfers to other off-site locations - Add just the quantities associated with SARA Treatment Method codes M64, M65, and M81

  1. Subtract the quantities in Section 8.8 related to off-site releases or disposals due to catastrophic events for:

    • The portion of the transfer to POTWs that was disposed in UIC Class I Wells, RCRA Subtitle C landfills, and other landfills (quantities associated with P Codes P-37, P-38, and P-39)

    • The portion transferred to other off-site locations that was associated with SARA Treatment Method codes

SARA Treatment Method Codes form

6.   The material has a Heat Value of less than 5000 BTU/lb when Energy Recovery is the SARA Treatment Designation.

Material form / Material Composition and Properties section / Physical Properties subsection

7.   Make sure you have associated a recycling method to include metals in your report.

Metal Disposal/Recycling Codes form

Incident Values

Subtract any incidents that are destined for shipment off-site and are associated with a disposal method that is classified as Treatment for SARA.

1.   The Estimated, Waste Tracking, or Wastewater Monitoring and Incident Values options have been selected for Section 6.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

2.   Incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within the date range of the report.

Incident form

3.   For Discharge to Waste incidents:

  • A quantity has been entered for the Amount.

  • The Shipment Off-Site option is selected as the destination and a shipment and disposal method are specified.

Incident form / Released Materials section

4.   The disposal method is associated with a SARA 313 Disposal Type code.

Disposal Method form

5.   The SARA 313 Disposal Type Code has Treatment or Energy Recovery for the SARA Treatment Designation.

SARA Treatment Method Codes form

6.   The material has a Heat Value of less than 5000 BTU/lb when Energy Recovery is the SARA Treatment Designation.

Material form / Material Composition and Properties section / Physical Properties subsection
8.8 Quantity released to the environment as a result of remedial actions, catastrophic events, or one-time events not associated with production processes

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   Incidents have been specified for Sections 5 and 6.

TRI Configuration form / Release and Disposal Types section

2.   Incidents are documented and at least one incident date is within the date range of the report.

Incident form

3.   A quantity has been entered for the Amount discharged to Air, Water, or Waste and the appropriate release destination is selected.

Incident form / TRI Materials section
8.9 Production ratio or activity index

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   A Production Ratio has been specified for the entity material.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form / If no ratio is entered, the ratio on the TRI Report form is used. If no ratios exist on either form, NA is automatically entered.

2.   The effective date for the entity material with the defined production ratio is earlier than the end date of your report.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form
8.10 Did your facility engage in any newly implemented source reduction activities for this chemical during the reporting year?

Note:  The NA check box is populated on the form R when the N/A check box in the Source Reduction Activities section of the Entity Material Source Reduction Activities form is selected.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   All applicable source reduction activities have been assigned to the entity material and the TRI form R Section 8.10 N/A check box is clear.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form / Source Reduction Activities section / If the TRI form R Section 8.10 N/A check box is clear and there are no assigned activities, no data is reported.

2.   The effective date for the entity material with the defined source reduction activities is earlier than the end date of your report.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form

3.   All applicable identification methods have been associated with the source reduction activities.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form / Source Reduction Activities section
8.11 If you wish to submit additional optional information on source reduction, recycling, or pollution control activities, provide it here.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

1.   An activities and source reduction methods record exists for the entity material with an optional information entry.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form / Optional Information section

2.   The effective date for the entity material associated with the activities and source reduction methods record is earlier than the end date of your report.

Entity Material Activities and Source Reduction Methods form
Section 9—Miscellaneous Information
9.1 If you wish to submit any miscellaneous, additional, or optional information regarding your form R Submission, provide it here.

Verification Guidelines

Essential form / Section / Details

Comments exist for the chemical or chemical category associated with the TRI reporting submission.

TRI Report form / Chemicals/Categories in Submission section / Comments field