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Environmental and
Public Interest Groups
Many groups with an environ-
mental or community health focus are
Agency for Toxic Substances
and Disease Registry (AfSDR)
ATSDR is a federal public health agency designated
to prevent or mitigate adverse health effects and
diminished quality of life resulting from exposure to haz-
ardous substances. To accomplish its mission, ATSDR conducts
public health assessments and sponsors and conducts research to your personal concerns about health issues, or
increase scientific knowledge in this area. Health-care providers, they may bu abb to refer you to a particular source.
state and local agencies, and the public are provided information and Many of the larger organizations have local chapters and
active grassroots organizations.
fire Departments Rre departments are a good source of information
about the hazardous chemicals used by facilities within their jurisdiction.
Since fire departments are often the first to respond to a chemical emer-
gency, they receive material;; safety data sheets (MSDS) or lists of MSDS
chemicals and hazardous chemical inventory forms that provide infor-
mation about the properties and effects of a specific chemical.
Facilities Each business or facility that reports chemical releases to the
Toxic Release Inventory is required to designate an individual to serve as
the public contact for inquiries about TRI. The name and phone number
for the contact is included on the actual reporting form (Form R) submit-
ted by the facility.
I me™™ A* »u w«i u«i ii* fc/wTRI has k&\ distributed in one or more formats to over
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Call A15DR at (404) 639-0727 or write to: A15DR, 1600 Clifton Road, HL
(E-28), Atlanta, GA 30333.
Academic Institutions The TRI is available in the collections of Federal
Depository Libraries, many of which are located at academic institutions
across the country. Universities may also employ physical chemists and bio-
chemists who can describe the properties and uses of hazardous chemicals.
Universities with public health curriculum would likely have faculty who are
familiar with risk assessment procedures. Academic institutions, in qeneral,
, i • t _ _ • • . ..'** *
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SE INVENTORY
TRIIS
EASY
TO
ACCESS!
The Toxic Release Inventory
(TRI) is only as valuable as the
number of people who use the information.
It's as important as ever to raise the awareness of the availability and
value of TRI across the nation. Individuals and organizations are important
"rungs" of the information ladder that links each concerned citizen with
top corporate and government decision makers.
lhafs why EPA is dedicated to making TRI easy to access for everyone around
the country. In the spirit of the right-to-know legislation, a
of customized text options built into the
system. Users can also sort and manipulate
the TRI data. The menu-driven search
package allows individuals with limited
common
formats and at a broad range of public facilities. TRI products have been dis-
tributed to over 4,000 locations, many of which are public libraries where indi-
viduals can use the 1 data free of charge. Many states also make 1 data
publicly available, either on a computerized system or in published reports.
More information is provided below for other sources for obtaining TRI.
Potion HI PRODUCT FORMATS
assistance about
. ffting requirements
fe^JK9?!?L.. On-line The Toxic Release Inventory
data base is a part of the National Library
of Medicine's TOXNET system, offering
state-of-the-art, user-friendly on-line
searching. Ihe system features a variety
of on-line user assistance features, a flexi-
ble command language, and free text
search capability. Users can print entire or
specific portions of the records either on-
line or off-line, as there are a wide variety
Jo-Know Art
!RA) and Toxk Release
ms:
Hotline
(toil free): 1-800-
-0202
lours: 8:30 AM -7:30
Eastern Time)
Monday—Friday
base efficiently and effectively,
Demonstration diskettes are available to
assist those with limited computer knowl-
edge. With TRI on-line, EPA furthers its
commitment to the spirit of the right-to-
know legislation and expands Ihe accessi-
bility of TRI to our nation's concerned citi-
zens and environmentally conscious busi-
nesses and organizations.
CD-ROM The complete Toxic Release
Inventory and Hazardous Substance Fad
sheets containing reference material on the
health and ecological effects of the regulat-
ed substances are available on CD-ROM.
(Compact Disc Read-Only Memory is a
medium for retrieving data on a specially
equipped microcomputer. The use of CD-
ROMs has become commonplace in
libraries.) The CD-ROM offers March flexi-
bility comparable to on-line searching, but
often at a fraction of the cost. CD-ROM is
available from the GPO or the IITIS.
Diskette The Toxic Release Inventory is
available on high density diskette, compat-
ible with the IBM PC microcomputer in
dBASE jll PLUS, Lotus 1-2-3, ad
Macintosh Excel format. User can select
Right-Jo-Know Network
ffefetf
RTK-Net is an online net-
work concerned with envi-
ronmental issues, in partic-
ukir, matters arising from
Know provisions embodied
in the tPCRA legislation.
This network was oriainal-
ly established in 1989 as a
pt project by OMB
Watch and The Unison
Institute (two non-profit
organizations), to provide
access to the TRI, fink TRI
with other environmental
daiu, and exchange infof-
iMtfononwng public inter-
est groups.
into a full service center,
providing free dial-in
aaess privileges to gov-
ernment and industry as
wdi, more complete data
municate via e-mail,
exchange documents elec-
tronically, and partidpate
in "live" and "computer"
conferences. Conference
are selected by
to health, activism, and
environmental racism.
tact RTK-Net; 1731
Connecticut Ave.,NW,
Washington, DC 20009-
1146 or phone Unison
Institute aj202-797-7200
(FAX-202-234-8584),
You can also register online
by modem at 202-234-
8570, parameters 8,n,l,
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either 5.25 or 3.5 inch diskettes by state
or for the U.S. The diskettes provide the
following data: TRI facility identification
number, facility name, county, city, zip
code, Standard Industrial Classification
(SIC) Code; name of parent company,
chemical name and Chemical Abstracts
Service (CAS) Registry Number, aggregat-
ed chemical releases to the air, land,
underground injection, and water, and
total chemical transfers to disposal loca-
tions and publicly owned treatment
works. Diskettes for 1988 and beyond
also include the public contact and phone
number; longitude and latitude;
state/county, Federal Information
Processing Standards (FIPS) code,
and various EPA-assigned waste permit-
ting identification numbers. Diskettes are
accompanied by documentation and are
available from the GPO or the NTIS.
The Toxic Release Inventory fiche is comprised of three
parts. Part 1 includes the introduction and contains a list of regulated
chemicals, a directory of EPA and State TRI contacts, a guide to searching
the tithe, and other reference material. Part 2 is an index to: chemical
substance names; names of facilities, publicly owned treatment works,
for kin the TRi CD-
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and off-site disposal locations; facility city, county and zip code; and chem-
icals released into the air, land, or water. Part 3 contains the TRI submis-
sions for facilities in each State and U.S. Territory. Fiche can be obtained
for the whole United States or for a specific state. The fiche can be
accessed in over 3,000 libraries across the country or it can be ordered
from the GPO.
Magnetic life Each annual Toxic Release Inventory is available on 9-
track tapes and includes tape documentation. Tapes can be ordered in
ASCII or EBCDIC format in a 1600 or 6250 bpi density. The reporting
facilities names and addresses are also available on tape in the same for-
mats and densities with tape documentation. The tape identifies facilities
by name, address, city, state, county, zip code, Standard Industrial
Classification code, Dun and Bradstreet Number, parent company name
and Dun and Bradstreet number, public contact and phone number, and
TRI facility identification number. The magnetic tapes are available from
the GPO or the NTIS.
Reports Several detailed annual reports on the Toxic Release Inventory
are available, providing summaries, analyses and comparison of TRI data
by year. The reports summarize data on total releases and transfers of
TRI chemicals; geographic distribution of TRI releases and transfers; indus-
trial patterns of releases and transfers; the interstate and intrastate trans-
port of TRI wastes; chemicals with the largest releases and transfers;
waste treatment and minimization, and other insightful analyses. The lat-
est report is available from the Government Printing Office (GPO).
Reports may no/ be available for all years.
To pwdtoi fte TRI on CD-ROM, Mkroti&e, DMef te, %ie/fc Jape,
Reports, or ekdtonk metin board (GPO) contatl:
Government Printing Office (GPO)
710 North Copito! Street til
Washington, D.C. 20401
Phone: (202) 783-3238 (sales)
(202) 512-1530 (diskettes, tapes)
U.S. Department of Commerce
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, Virginia 22161
Phone: Toll free 1-800-553-MTIS (rush orders only)
(703) 487-4650 (sales)
(703) 487-4763 (computer products)
for On-line Atcess contort:
icine
Bethesda, Maryland 20894
Phone:(301)496-6531
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s within the state, and
finate activities and
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WHO
USES TRI?
, The Toxic Release Inventory is a rich
r source of data for a broad-based audience
that includes manufacturers, environmental con-
sulting firms, trade associations, labor groups, health
professionals, state and local environmental agencies, Local Emergency
Planning Committees (LEPCs), and federal
agencies. An important and growing user
group is concerned citizens who, on their
own or through organized groups, use TRI
to raise and answer questions about chem-
ical releases in their communities.
Whether the TRI is used to influence local
government action, emergency planning,
the education of citizens, or to spur indus-
try-citizen cooperation, it is clear that it
plays an important role in understanding
trends in environmental releases and
chemical waste management.
Here are some examples...
Gtizens The Emergency Planning and
Community Righf-To-Know Act (EPCRA)
was written with individual citizens in
mind, on the principle that the more citi-
zens know the more effective they can be
in improving health and safety by avoiding
chemical hazards in their communities. TRI
enables citizens to become more aware of
toxic chemicals in their own neighborhoods. It encourages dialogue between
individuals and local companies which can result in a change in current
practices, and improve the local environment. For example, a group of
Minnesota residents used TRI data to pressure a local firm to reduce the use
of a carcinogen by 90 percent! The state later passed tougher regulations
orum
) collect TRI data. Each
RCwoH(s to ensure that its
i the federal law to
ithenenfoftetnent.lt
s IffCs—using its
: to help individuals
sunder the Act.
limiting the amounts of chemical releases
allowable under state permits,, One neigh-
borhood near Houston, Texas worked
directly with a local plant to develop an
emissions reduction plan, using recent TRI
data as the basis for discussions. Glizens
int
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businesses that are subject to
EPCRA requirements. The
respond to chemical emergen-
cies. LEPCs also receive emer-
local facilities and make this
information available to the
, request
information from facilities for
Each LEPC serves as a focal
point for each community for
information and discussions
about hazardous substances,
, jre
health-related risks in their communities.
Businesses Manufacturers can use the
TRI data as a basis for reducing large
stocks of toxic chemicals located in dense
population areas or to lower levels of
chemical releases. TRI data is cilso used to
cut costs and improve operations.
"Wastes" represent an expense—chem-
ical wastes leftover after manufacturing
must be managed, which may include
treatment or disposal or transportation
away from the facility. Companies are
using TRI to increase awareness of envi-
ronmental business opportunities and, as
aresult, reduce the use of toxic chemicals.
TRI is also used to market a chemical or
process that is cleaner, safer, or more cost-
effective for the reporting facilities. Law
firms, real estate companies, and banks
use TRI to identify potential liability issues
associated with a particular parcel of land.
Most important of all, the publicity that
has resulted from the availability of TRI data has caused many companies
to voluntarily pledge toxic chemical release reductions.
Educators Academic researchers rely on TRI data to conduct important
studies of the environment. Several universities use TRI reports to study
how chemicals are used and develop alternative technologies for the pre-
vention of toxic releases. Hie Environmental Studies Program at Dickinson
College in Pennsylvania requires its undergraduates to prepare toxic waste
audits on communities or facilities, using TRI as a resource. According to the
Professor of Environmental Studies, "Our students work in multi-disciplinary
research teams to answer reakorld problems, and acquire both the infor-
AppouitedliyiBSERCs^he
LEPCs include representatives
from state and local govern-
ment, law enforcement, civil
drfense, foe fighting, first aid, j
health, environmental and
lannm
risks. LEPCs ccn be effective in.
taking steps to educate the |
Me about chemical risks and •
working with businesses to |
minimize those risks. j
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motion retrieval and social skills necessary to network with industry, citi-
zens, and regulatory personnel."
PA Merest Groups Public interest groups make effective use of the
TRI data to educate citizens, prepare revealing company profiles and influ-
ence change. Most often, they use TRI to bring public pressure to bear on
facilities and public officials. For example, the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
usedlRI to identify companies emitting potentially harmful chemicals and
urged them to cut releases. National public interest groups often publish
reports based on the TRI data. For example, a study highlighting the
nation's toxic polluters and a report naming companies releasing known
ozone-depleting chemicals were developed as a result of the availability of
the TRI data. The 1 data is also vital for presenting a convincing case to
influence legislators. The Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group fig-
ured prominently in the passage of the nation's first state toxics-use reduc-
tion law, and many other slates have followed suit.
Concern for worker safety was a key factor in the original passage
of the national right-to-know legislation.
The right-to-know about chemical haz-
ards in the workplace has been a consis-
rograms. fentg „
earlyl970s.llieAmalgamatedClothing
and Textile Workers Union teamed up
with a Minnesota community and used
the TRI data to pressure their company
to reduce the use of methylene chloride,
a known health hazard to the workers,
and search for safer alternatives. Union
members and activists pressured the
state for tougher regulations that would
force the company to cut emissions by
93%. One worker remarked, "Right-to-
Know provided the catalyst. Once the
community got involved, there was
tremendous pressure on the business to
reduce the risks!" Publication of toxic
release data often generates pressure on
companies to improve environmental
performance. Unions can capitalize on
public awareness to help protect their
members.
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and local governments for emergency
planning and response at the state and
local level. Many emergency manage-
ment agencies, fire departments, and emergency medical services use TRI
to identify chemicals in use and map facility locations for more effective,
quicker response to emergencies. The TRI data is also used to identify the
need for and pass state and local legislation. In 1989, Louisiana used the
TRI data as the basis for passing a new Air Toxics law requiring a 50 percent
reduction of emissions by 1996. TRI is also used in combination with other
data to determine whether companies are complying with environmental
legislation already in effect. For example, TRI data on off-site transfers can
be used to identify chemicals or wastes being transported from a facility, to
verify that the receiving landfill has the proper permits for incoming
amount and type of waste.
0.5. Environmental Protection Agency {EPA) TRI is used by
EPA as a baseline for measuring improvements in companies across the
nation. Company performance records are tracked over time to monitor
efforts, such as the 33/50 program, and to monitor emission reductions
called for under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. TRI is used
throughout the EPA to measure company compliance with other laws and to
target areas where enforcement of other regulations is needed, to gauge
the need for additional regulatory efforts to clean up water, air, and solid
waste problems, and to develop strategies for assessing pollution prevention
programs.
Health Officials TRI data can be used to build an information base
on hazardous chemicals used, manufactured, or transported in a state
or community. Health professionals can use this information to better
prepare personnel for emergencies. TRI can help diagnose, treat, or
study health effects resulting from chemical exposure in the community
or workplace.
Media TRI is important to the education of the community about facilities
and potential hazards in the local area. Many large newspapers, such as
USA Today, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal have run sto-
ries on the effectiveness of the right-to-know statute, as have scores of
local newspapers, trade and labor union publications and periodicals.
International TRI enhances the ability of the world to work as one in
monitoring the earth's environment. Several nations use the data to assist
in their efforts to become more environmentally conscious. Environment
Canada uses the TRI data to determine which industries and chemicals
needed greater regulation in their country and is preparing a National
Pollutant Inventory modelled on TRI. The Russian Federation Embassy
used TRI data to evaluate companies interested in opening facilities in
their country. Other users of TRI around the world include Great Britain,
continental Europe, India, and Japan. This is one of the fastest growing
segments of the TRI-user community.
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I What are these chemicals and
how toxic are they?
I Will these chemicals affect my health?
§ What other chemicals are made or stored at this facility?
I What is the government doing aboot these releases?
1 How do I find out what's going on in my community?
These are not easy questions to answer. Many factors must be considered
in order to evaluate what risks, if any, you face from the presence of
toxic chemicals in your local environment. Risk is the measure of the
chance that you will experience health problems or the environment
will be degraded. Risk screening uses available information, such as TRI,
to develop a relative estimate of risk for a given set of conditions.
Risks are ranked as high, medium, or low in order to set priorities for
further evaluation.
#1 Ranking the potency o/ie chemical.
to harm human health and the Environment. Health effects include the poten-
tial to cause cancer, genetic damage, reproductive damage, or harm to the
nervous system. Environmental effei ts incorporate potential for damage to
lima*
#2 Ranking the expos^e of the chemical.
, it cannot do harm unless it has contact
with the environment or a human being. In ranking exposure, you must first
look at the amount of the chemical tint is being released...the duration and
the intensity of the releases-, and how long the chemical remains in the
environment. Then it is important to define the route of the exposure. Is the
chemical moving through the air, surlace water, or ground water? Finally the
exposed population must be defined, as the more people exposed the higher
•I 111 1*1 I .1 . t t.i itt ... II T 9
Ranking the potential risk of the chemical.
chemicals, facilities, and routes pf exposure that present a "high", "medi-
um", or "low" priority for a follow IB investigation. This final step estab-
health or the environment.
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1AM) The ATSDR is the leading federal public health
agency concerned with risks resulting from chemcial expo-
sure. Located in Atlanta, GA, it was created by the Superfund legislation in
1980. ATSDR makes information on the health effects of hazardous sub-
stances available to the public, conducts health assessments, and sponsors
research. The ATSDR publication series titled Toxicologkal Profiles charac-
terizes toxicological properties and health effects information for specific
chemicals so they can be understood by a lay person. These publications,
widely distributed to libraries across the country, are invaluable if you are
interested in a specific chemical. ATSDR maintains contacts with state and
localhealthageLthroughouttheU.S.(Formoreinformation,call
ATCHD „* iai\ MO n?97 \
AIM at (W) UWlii.)
Contact EPA for free fact ste...EPA publishes fact sheets
that summarize health and environmental effects of TRI
chemicals. A typical 4-5 page fact sheet describes the symp-
toms that may result from exposure as well as accepted methods of treat-
ment. Fact sheets are free on request when you call the EPCRA Hotline
(800-535-0202). EPA also administers ten regional offices across the
country for additional assistance.
.
Contact your local college or mversity..Mm experts con
often be found in the academic community, and professors
and staff are often wi ling to share their nowledge with
local residents Be prepared to make a few phone calls - several
attempts may be necessary to find the right department or person.
; ompany representatives/ Dn(|
plan activities that address your concerns The more people who are
involved, the more attention you ore likely to receive from industry otti-
cials, government agencies, and the news media.
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^i^^biiMliidiviiM^^iimiifMn^ 800-535-0202 (703-535-0202 jttaiVA).
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Keith R. Carter
Alabama Emergency Response Commission
al Management
1751 Congressman W.L Dickinson Drive
Montgomery, AL 36109
(205)260-2717
Fox (205) 272-8131
(Mk Stephens
Alaska State Emergency Response Commission
Government Preparedness
and Response Program
410 Willoughby, Suite 105
Juneau,AK 99801-1795
(907)465-5242
Fax (907) 465-5244
PatiFaiai
Amerkan Samoa Environmental
Protection Agency
Office of the Governor
Amerkan Samoa Government
Pago Pago, AS 96799
International Number (684) 633-2304
Ethel DeMarr
Arizona Emergency Response Commission
(Include "Building 341" when shipping!
5636 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)231-6326
Fax (602) 231-6313
John Ward
(Send Reports and Related Mail to:)
Artta SARA Division
Arkansas Department of labor
10421 West Morkham
little Rock, AR 72205
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Arkansas Department of Pollution Control
8001 National Drive
little Rock, AR 72209
(501)570-2189
Fax (501) 570-2129
Steve Hanna
Catforaia Environmental Protection Agency
555 Capitol Mall
Suite 235
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916)324-9924
Fax (916) 322-6005
Colorado Emergency Planning Commission
Colorado Department of Health
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80220-1530
(303)692-3434
Fax (303) 759-5355
Suzanne Vaugn
Right-to-Know Program Coordinator
State Emergency Response Commission
DEPc/o Waste Management
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, a 06106
(203)566-4856
Fax (203) 566-4924
Robert Pritchett
Division of Air and Waste Management
Department of Natural Resources
and Environmental Control
89 Kings Highway
P.O. Box 1401
Dover, DEI 9903
(302)739-4791
Fax (302) 739-3106
Pamela Timber
(Send Reports to Stephen £ Rickman)
Emergency Response Commission for Title III
Office of Emergency Preparedness
Frank Reeves Center for Municipal Affairs
200014th Street, Northwest
Washington, DC 20009
(202)727-6161
Fax (202) 673-7054
EveRainey
Florida Emergency Response Commission
Secretary, Florida Department
of Community Affairs
2740 Centerview Drive
Tallahassee, R 32399-2100
(904)488-1472
(800) 635-7179 (in Florida)
Fax (904) 488-6250
BurtLangley
Georgia Emergency Response Commission
205 Butler Street, Southeast
Floyd Tower East, Suite 1166
Atlanta, GA 30334
(404)656-6905
Fax (404) 651-9425
FredNL Castro
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
D-l 07 Harmon Plaza
130 Rojas Street
Harmon, Guam 96911
International Number (671) 646-8863 (or 8864)
LesteAu
Hawai State Emergetxy Response Commission
Hawai Department of HeM
5 Waterfront Plaza, Suite 250C
500 Alamona Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808)586-4249
Fax (808) 586-4370
1109 Main
Stale House
Boise, ID 83720-7000
(208)334-3263
Fax (208) 334-3267
Joe Goodaer
Office of Chemical Safety
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 19276
2200Churchhill
Springfield, II 62794-9276
(217)785-0830
Fax (217) 782-1431
John Rose
Indiana Emergency Response Commission
5500 West Bradbury Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317)243-5176
Fax (317) 243-5092
Pete Hamlin
Department of Natural Resources
Wallace Office Building
900 East Grand Avenue
DesMoines,IA50319
(515)281-8852
Fax(515) 281-8895
Jon Flint
Kansas Emergency Response Commission
Mills Building, Suite 501
109 Southwest 9th Street
Topeka,KS 66612
(913)296-1690
Fax (913) 296-0984
Valerie Hudson
Kentucky Department for
Environmental Protection
Frankfort, KY 40601-1132
(502)564-2150
Fax (502) 564-4245
Jeany Anderson-labor
(Certified mail only to:)
7290 Bluebonnet Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(Other correspondence to:)
Office of Secretary
P.O. Box 82263
Baton Rouge, IA 70884-2263
(504)765-0737
Fax (504) 765-0742
Rayna leibowitz
State Emergency Response Commission
Station Number 72 :!
Augusta, ME 04333
(207)289-4080
Fax (207) 2894079
Patricia Williams
SARA nielli Reporting
Maryland Department of the Environment
Toxics Inventory Program
2500 Broening Highway
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410)631-3431
Fax(410) 631-3321
SvziPeck
Massachusetts Department of
Environental Protection
Bureau of Waste Prevention
Toxics Use Reduction Program
1 Winter Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617)292-5870
Fax (617) 556-1090
Kent Kanagy
Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Commission
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 30028
Lansing, Ml 48909
(Certified Mail Only:)
300 South Washington Square
Lansing, Ml 48933
(517)373-8481
Fox (517) 335-3624
Steve Tomlyanovlch
450 North Syndicate Street
St. Paul, MN 55104
(612)643-3542
Fax (612) 643-3005
John David Bums
Mississippi Emergency Response Commission
P.O. Box 4501
Jackson, MS 39296-4501
(Certified Mail Only.)
1410 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39216
Attention: Maher or Burns
(601)960-9000
Fax (601) 352-8314
Dean Martin
Missouri Emergency Response Commission
P.O. Box 3133
Jefferson Gly, MO 65102
(Certified Mail Only:)
2710 W. Main Street
Jefferson Cry, MO 65109
(314)526-3901
Fox (314) 526-3350
TomEllerhoff
ESD/DHES
Cogswell Building A-l 07
Capitol Station
Helena, MT 59620
(406)444-3948
Fax (406) 444-1374
John Steinauer
State of Nebraska Department of
Environmental Quality
1200 N. Street
Suite 400
Lincoln, NE 68509-8922
(402)471-4230
Fax(402) 471-2909
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333Hv8l*»
Copitoi Complex
Corsofi Cry, HV 89710
(702J 687-5872
Fa (702) 885-0668
rhwHaeapsStt Office of
Tide 111 Program
Stats OlfiaPotk South
107 PkasonJ Street
Oxrotd.HH 03301
((03)271-2231
fax (603) 225-7341
AnchwOppttmaa
ianai or Hcaodous Substances Information
DMskn of firwhwmaif J Safety, Health
Ntwkfitf Department of Eminxmealal
Prolfctba and Energy
401 ESkfc Sired, QMOS
Trenton, HJ 08625
(609) 584-3219
Fax (609) 633-7031
MaxJortuca
NewMtxko Emergency Response Commission
CkemktJ Safety Offka
Etatrgtacy Management Bureau
P.O. Box 1628
Sarta re, HM 87504-1628
(505)827-9223
Fax (505) 827-3456
New York Emergency Response Commission
(/o Stale Deportment ot
Emironmefilol Conservation
Bureau of Spl Prevention and Response
50 WoS Rood/Room 340
Albany, HY 12233-3510
(518)457-4107
Fox (518) 457-4332
Horn Cento Emergency Response Commission
NotthCmbaDMsbaof
lUVtel Jones SlteeJ
Rol^HC 27603-1335
(919)733-3865
fo(919) 733-6327
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P.O. lax 5511
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(701)224-2113
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Doctor Torres Hospital
P.O. Ioxl304
Soipoo,MP 96950
IrJwmHsood Humber (670) 234-6984
GndyDewull
Division of Air Pollution Control
1 800 Walermnrk Drive
Columbus, OH 43215
(614)644-3604
Fax (614) 644-3681
lory Coles
Oklahoma Department of Health
Environmental Health Adamstratha - 0200
1000 Northeast Tenth Slree!
Oklahoma Oly, OK 73117-1299
(405)271-7353
Fax (405) 271-7339
Dennis WcJthd
Oregon Emergency Response Commission
r/o Stole Rre Marshall
4760 Portland Road, Northeast
Solem, OR 97305-1760
(503) 378-3473 Extension 231
Fax(503) 373-1825
Lynn Snead
Pennsylvania Emergency
Management Council
i/o Bureau of Right-lo-Know
Room 1 503/Lahor and Industry Building
7lh and Forsler Streets
Hamshurg, PA 17120
(717)783-2071
Fax (717) 787-8363
Hector Russe, Chairman
Environmental Quality Board
Banco National Plaza
Avenue Ponce de Leon 431
Halo Rey, PR 00917
(809)767-8056
Fax (809) 766-2483
Martha Dehaey Hlukahey
Deportment of Environmental Management
Division of Air and Hazardous Materials
Attention: Toxic Release Inventory
291 Promenade Street
Providence, Rl 02908-5767
(401)277-2808
Fax (401) 277-2017
S<^CarotraSERC-[PCRAReportingPoM
Depcrtn&tfofrkdthoidEmiramecttii
Control
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803)935-6336
Fax (803) 935-6322
Lee Am Smith
Sooth Dakota Emergency Response Commisskn
DejitMlnKnt oiiiivironflKril
and Natural Resources
Joe Foss Building
523 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-3181
(605)773-3296
Fax (605) 773-6035
Betty Eaves
Tennessee Emergency Response Council
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
3041 Sidco Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
(615)741-2986
Fax (615) 242-9635
Becky Kurka, TRI Coordinator
Office of Pollution Prevention
and Conservation
Texas Water Commission
P.O. Box 13087
Austin, TX 78711-3087
(512)463-7869
Fax (512) 475-4599
Neil Taylor
Utah Hazardous Chemical Emergency
Response Commission
Utah Division of Environmental
P.O. Box 144840
Snlt Lake City, UT 84116
(801)536-4100
Fax (8011359-8853
Ray McCandless
Vermont State Health Department
10 Baldwin Street
Monlpelier.VT 05602
(802)828-2886
Fax (802) 828-2878
(As of 2/18/93, newaddress will be:)
Vermont State Health Department
108 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802)865-7730
Fax (802) 865-7745
BenNazario
Department of Planning and Natural Resources
U.S. Virgin Islands Emergency
Response Commission
Title III
Nisky Center, Suite 231
Charlotte Amalie
St. Thomas, VI 00802
(809) 773-0565 (St. Croix)
(809) 773-9310 (St. Croix Fax)
(809) 774-3320 (St. Thomas)
(809) 774-5416 (St. Thomas Fax)
Cathy Harris
Virginia Emergency Response Counol
c/o Virginia Department of Waste Management
James Monroe Building /14th Floor
101 North 14th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804)225-2513
Fnx(804) 371-0193
Ross Dunst
Department of Natural Resources
101 South Webster
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, Wl 53707
(608)266-9255 . -
Fax (608) 267-3579
GaryAyers
Wyoming Emergency Response Commission
Wyoming Emergency Management Agency
P.O. Box 1709
Cheyenne, WY 82003-1709
(307)777-7566
Fax (307) 635-6017
Department of Ecology
Community Right-to-Know Unit
P.O. Box 47659
Olympio,WA 98504-7659
(206)438-7252
(Fax (206) 438-7759
Carl L Bradford
West Virginia Emergency
Response Commission
West Vtrajma Office of Emergency Services
Main Capital Building 1, Room EB-80
Charleston, WV 25305-0360
(304)558-5380
Fax (304) 344-4538
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ESS RELEASE
General Version
EPA is making a concerted effort to let the public know abovt the availability of 7RI and
how it can be used to promote a safer environment. Jhe sample press release below provides
background information about JRI. EPA would like for you to help promote this unique piece of
environmental information by publishing information about 7RI in your news bulletins, newsletters,
magazines, etcetera. 7he sample press release be/owf can be tailored to your specific organiza-
tion's needs and is provided as guidance.
Citizens Embrace New Tool To Improve The ErJviijonment
Washington, D.C Information on chemical releases into the environment
submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency by manufacturers is being used
across the nation by private citizens, citizen groups, governments, businesses and
legislators to improve the quality of the environment.
According to [YOUR NAME AND TITLE], the Toxic Release Inventory is
being used by diverse groups across the country to positively influence the views of
companies, legislators and the public regarding the overall condition of our
nation's environment. The Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) was established under the
provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of
1986. Because the public has unprecedented access to detailed information about
toxic chemicals in their communities, they essentially have a report card on how
industry and its practices affect the environment.
The TRI is a collection of information on releases of toxic chemicals into the air,
land, and water across the nation. By law, certain businesses are required to
report releases of toxic chemicals into the air, land and water. These businesses
are also required to report to E:PA and the state in which they reside, information
on transfers of toxic wastes for transfer to off-site locations along with pollution pre-
vention activities and chemical recycling activities.
The philosophy behind the TRI is that the public has a right to know what is
happening with chemicals in their neighborhoods and local communities across
the nation. The TRI is available! to the public and is an important resource for dis-
covering potential high- risk chemicals in localities. The TRI enables Americans at
a grassroots level to take responsibility for the local environment and safeguard
their community's quality of life. Equipped with a greater knowledge of chemical
usage in their communities, cifoens can use this information to affect environmental
policy and manufacturing praclices.
[SUBSTITUTE OR ADD INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR
ORGANIZATION HERE.]
The EPA has provided TRI to more than 4,000 libraries across
the nation. It is also available for sale in a variety of formats from
Government Printing Office (202-783-3238) and the National
Technical Information Service (703-487-4650), and on-line through
the National Library of Medicine's TOXNET System (301-496-6531).
To find out the location of the library nearest you, contact your EPA
regional office or call the EPCRA Hotline, sponsored by EPA, toll-
free at 1-800-535-0202. For a free TRI Information Kit, call the
EPCRA Hotline or write to: TRI User Support (TS-793), U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street S.W., Washington,
D.C. 20460.
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Librar^Version
EPA recognizes the important role that libraries play in providing citizens access to
public information, libraries are the primary community information resource visited by
people of all ages, and all cultural and soc/o-econom/c groups. With this in mind, EPA chose
libraries to be the primary access point for obtaining JRI at the local level and provided
copies of TRI to nearly 4,000 libraries across the country. Citizens nationwide have easy
access to information about the presence of chemicals in their communities but many do not know
that this information is available to them.
EPA would like for you to use the sample press releases below to inform community residents that JRI is in your collection.
7he press release can be tailored to meet the individual needs of the library. It is appropriate for publication in newsletters, newspapers, bulletins, maga-
zines, and other forms of written communication.
Libraries Play Important Role In Improving Environment
[NAME],
Director of the
.Library
is
pleased to announce the addition of the
EPA Toxic Release Inventory to its collection.
The TRI is being used by citizens across the
country as a resource for looking at toxic
chemical releases in their communities.
"The Inventory is among our most potent environ-
mental weapons. The Inventory is really a road map of toxic
chemicals, right down to the local level, and it puts that information
directly at the fingertips of citizens. We all can act to reduce those
risks, and measure the results of our efforts," according to Administrator
Carol Browner, head of the EPA. By promoting citizen access to the Toxic
Release Inventory, libraries can meet the needs of citizens who exercise their
right to know about toxic chemicals.being released in their community.
Using this important information, individuals can begin working with local
groups, businesses, and governments to improve cooperation and work
towards safeguarding their local environment.
Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), certain busi-
nesses are required to report releases of
toxic chemicals into the air, land and water.
These businesses are also required to report to
and the state in which they reside, informa-
tion on transfers of toxic wastes to off-site
s- locations along with any
pollution prevention activities
and chemical recycling activities.
Our reference librarian will be happy to assist you
learn more about TRI or to find out the location of the library nearest
you which has TRI in its collection. Please call
for assistance. You may also contact your EPA regional office or call
the EPCRA Hotline sponsored by the EPA toll-free at 1-800-535-0202.
For a free TRI Information Kit, call the EPCRA Hotline or write to: TRI
User Support (TS-793), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M
Street SW., Washington, D.C 20460, Attn: TRI Information Kit.
The TRI is a collection of information on releases of toxic chemi-
cals into the air, land, and water across the nation. Under the
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CE ANNOUNCEMENTS
/ fs easy to help spread the word about the public availability of the
Toxic Release Inventory through your focal media. Simply prepare a list
of local radio stations, TV stations, and cable companies. Then distribute the
below announcements to this list on your letterhead, including a contact name
and phone number at the top of the page and your company, organization, or
library name and a phone number inserted at the bottom, as indicated
15 SECONDS
Are there toxic chemicals in your community? Find
out by using the Toxic Release Inventory - TRI -
a database of information available to the public.
SECONDS
Are toxic chemicals being released into your air, land,
or water? You can find out through the Toxic Release
Inventory-TRI -a database of toxic chemical releas-
es available from state environmental agencies, the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and public
libraries across the nation.
SECONDS
Are toxic chemicals being released into your air, land,
or water? You have the right to knowl Get involved
in reducing the risk to your health or your local envi-
ronment. Start by using the Toxic Release Inventory -
TRI -You can access this national database of infor-
mation on toxic chemical releases through public
libraries, state environmental agencies, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, and on-line through
the National library of Medicine's TOXNET System.
Tag line for each public service announcement:
This is a public service message
from [insert your name here],
Call [insert your number hereJ for more information.
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