Are barge loading/unloading releases exempt?
Such releases must be reported if the barge terminal is part of a covered facility. • Is the disposal of wastes such as dusts, shaving or turning s that result from grinding or drilling metal items considered ” releases of toxic chemicals’? Yes, such releases of “non-recognizable” solid wastes such as dusts, shavings, or turnings are considered releases of toxic chemicals. • Does EPA plan to widen the coverage of reporting facilities under EPCRA Section 313 in the future? EPA has begun evaluating other industrial sources for inclusion under EPCRA Section 313. Operations being considered for addition include waste management firms, mining operations, public sewage treatment facilities, chemical warehouses, commercial laundries, photo processing facilities, and other operations which may represent substantial sources of chemical releases. EPA plans to initiate rulemaking to expand EPCRA Section 313 by the end of 1992. • Can TRI be used to determine risk to public health resulting from ai
