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TRI Stakeholder Dialogue 1997-1999

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Background on TRI Stakeholder Dialogue

August 1999

This site contains specific information about the TRI Stakeholder Dialogue. The stakeholder process was initiated by Vice-President Al Gore in response to the finalization of the TRI industry expansion rule. With the finalization of this rule, seven new industry sectors were added to the TRI program in 1997. The TDR Committee was one prong of the stakeholder process that EPA initiated to comprehensively evaluate the reporting forms and reporting practices relating to the TRI program. The Committee was asked to develop recommendations to improve the type of right-to-know information available to communities and to help streamline right-to-know reporting to ease the paperwork burden for businesses affected by the requirements. Specifically, the Committee was asked to examine the format and nomenclature of the Form R, seek opportunities for burden reduction in both the Form R and Form A, provide additional clarification of Form R elements, and evaluate EPA's presentation of the data in public information documents. To obtain additional input on these issues, EPA embarked on another stakeholder involvement process by holding eight public meetings around the country. These meetings were held to obtain additional views and information from stakeholders on way to reduce the burden to industry while at the same time improving the quality and practical utility of the information in the TRI program.

NACEPT Toxics Data Reporting Committee

Public Meetings on TRI

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