What are adequate objectives for reportable chemicals?
310 CMR 50.82(4) requires that a company have “a process for establishing measurable objectives and targets that address significant environmental aspects and other EMS commitments and that emphasize preventing pollution at its source”. Like TUR Planning, the objectives and targets will depend on the company’s evaluation of what is technically and economically feasible for its operations. Where an objective is set, it could be similar to how the company has set toxics use reduction goals in prior planning efforts (e.g., reduce chemical x by y% by year z). An objective could also be a commitment to research new technologies or substitute chemicals within a certain time frame with the hope that this activity could result in identification of future toxics use reduction opportunities.
