How was the list of chemicals subject to TRI reporting created?
A list of chemicals subject to TRI reporting was given to EPA by Congress in EPCRA. The statutory list was derived from separate lists from the states of New Jersey and Maryland. The criteria for chemicals on the Maryland and New Jersey lists differ from the criteria established under EPCRA section 313. For instance, the Maryland list is a survey list and consists of chemicals that are noted for toxicity and/or high volume activities in that state. As a result of these differences in listing criteria, a number of chemicals have been added to the TRI list that were not on the original state lists. Also, a number of chemicals have been deleted from the original TRI list of toxic chemicals because EPA determined that they did not meet any of the criteria for listing. EPA has also added chemicals that have met the criteria for listing. Under EPCRA section 313, anyone can petition EPA to add a chemical(s) to, or delete a chemical(s) from the list of chemicals. EPA has developed criteria and
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