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Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting Software

Automate your TRI reporting process and guarantee a perfect compliance history across your business' air emissions, water releases, and generated waste records.

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TRI-covered NAICS

Is your industry sector (mining, manufacturing, hazardous waste, etc.) included in the EPA's TRI-covered list?

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Employee Count

Does your business employ the equivalent of 10 or more full-time employees (~20,000 work hours) throughout the year?

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Chemicals on-site

Does your facility manufacture, process, or otherwise use a TRI-listed chemical in quantities above its threshold?

If you answered "yes" to the three questions above, you MUST submit a TRI report by July 1st of every year

The Four Core Benefits

We know staying on top of EPA regulatory changes and making sure your data is accurate and consistent is a top priority. That's why we do it for you.

Why ERA?

Our stress-free chemical inventory management platform formats all your data into the required Form Rs, significantly reducing your reporting time. Simply validate the report before submission!

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Usage records

The system tracks all incoming chemicals and the quantities of product used/processed.

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Automatic flagging

All chemicals in the EPA's List of Lists, even the recently added ones, are automatically flagged as TRI-reportable.

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Up-to-date thresholds

We use data taken directly from the EPA to mark out the chemicals in your facility exceeding their thresholds.

Reliable Regulatory Compliance

We have integrated our TRI module into our state-of-the-art Environmental Software to reduce the amount of time spent on the most onerous and tedious tasks that come with building your TRI report, including:

 

Measuring air and water releases

Capture the most accurate air and water emissions data from every source and CMS device by leveraging ERA's cutting-edge process mapping and modeling technology.

Determining thresholds and waste credits

We perform complex thresholds determination calculations for you, immediately applying the waste credits for which you are eligible.

Rolling up chemical emissions

Prevent over- and under-reporting with a system that performs calculations on your data and generates standard summary reports for you.

Monitoring chemical updates

Track changes to TRI-reportable chemicals and to chemical products coming from your vendors using the built-in Master Chemical and Regulatory List.

Uploading to TRI-MEweb (CDX)

The software generates a digital file that is ready to be uploaded to the EPA's TRI-MEweb platform, no manual transcription needed.

Tailor-made Assistance

Take advantage of ERA's free resources! Our compliance and EHS professionals have specifically prepared our educational material to help struggling reporters get their TRI submissions over the line.
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TRI Checklist

A snapshot of the step-by-step process of creating a complete TRI report. Use this checklist when validating your Form R, just before you submit it to the EPA.

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TRI Survival Guide

How to avoid common reporting errors, ways you may be over/under-reporting certain chemicals, the best inventory tracking methods... this guide has it all.

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TRI Blogs

Our blogs are a one-stop shop for everything from comprehensive "How to" guides to annual updates and industry-specific tips and best practices.

FAQs

View frequently asked questions (FAQs) about ERA's TRI Reporting Software. 

What is the EPA TRI and why is it important?

The EPA TRI (Toxics Release Inventory) is a resource that tracks the management of certain toxic chemicals that may pose a threat to human health and the environment. Facilities in various industries report their chemical releases and waste management activities to the EPA, which then makes this information publicly available. This helps communities, researchers, and policymakers make informed decisions about environmental and public health protection.

What is SARA 313 and what does it require?

SARA 313 refers to Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). It requires facilities to report annually on the release of toxic chemicals listed on the SARA 313 list. These reports are submitted to the EPA and state agencies, providing data on the amount of each chemical released into the environment, recycled, or treated. This information is crucial for tracking pollution and implementing safety measures.

What are toxic substances and how are they regulated?

Toxic substances are chemicals that can cause harm to human health or the environment. They include a wide range of chemicals such as industrial solvents, pesticides, and heavy metals. The EPA regulates these substances under various laws, including the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and EPCRA. Facilities must report the use and release of these chemicals through the TRI Form R and comply with specific safety and handling guidelines.

How do TRI reporting thresholds work?

TRI reporting thresholds are the minimum quantities of toxic chemicals that trigger reporting requirements under the TRI program. If a facility manufactures, processes, or otherwise uses a TRI-listed chemical in quantities above these thresholds, it must report the chemical's release and waste management activities. The thresholds vary depending on the chemical and its use, and detailed information can be found in the TRI chemical list and EPA guidelines.

What is Form R reporting and who needs to do it?

Form R reporting is a requirement under the TRI program where facilities must submit detailed information about the release and management of toxic chemicals. Facilities that meet the reporting thresholds for any TRI-listed chemical must complete and submit a TRI Form R to the EPA and relevant state agencies. This form includes data on the quantities of chemicals released into the environment, recycled, or treated, helping to track and manage toxic chemical releases.

What are the best TRI reporting software options available?

The best TRI reporting software options provide comprehensive tools for managing and automating the TRI reporting process. These software solutions, such as those offered by ERA Environmental and other leading providers, help facilities track chemical usage, calculate thresholds, and generate accurate reports. Features to look for include compatibility with EPA's TRI-MEweb, automatic selection of reportable chemicals, and real-time regulatory updates.

Why our clients love ERA

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My company has used this software for 21 years

ERA designed reports specific to our needs and have added to and updated those reports as environmental laws changed. Our finishing material suppliers submit their information directly to ERA, which makes our record-keeping much easier.
 
Barry Branscome
VP & Director of Environmental Compliance, Vaughan Bassett

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A very valuable software package that will save you time

We are going on 9 years of SDS management and TRI, Tier II, and REACH reporting with ERA. The software is user-friendly and their technical staff approachable and outstanding... we get our data management and SDS authoring done a lot faster and more accurately compared to when we used spreadsheets!
Cindy Smith
EHS Manager, Applied Engineering, Inc.

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The BEST software to manage environmental records

ERA took the time to educate and work with our staff to develop a database that works and functions like no other system I have used before. I have been in the Environmental field for 20+ years and this is THE system/software to manage environmental records/data!
Sean McCarthy
Environmental Engineer, Toyota