Reporting software should be developed so that facilities can submit data to the PRTR. There are two main options for developing reporting software to collect PRTR information from point sources which include:
- Open Source: Implementing existing software available from other PRTR systems.
- Custom: Developing software specific to the PRTR. Custom reporting software should be developed if your country has a PRTR system substantially different or unique reporting requirements.
For a cost-effective management scheme, you may wish to implement the next sub-element (Estimating Releases from Non-Point Sources) or choose another element from the Management scheme elements list.
Relevant tools
Below is a list of tools relevant for implementing this topic :
- OECD: Considerations for Ensuring Quality PRTR Data (2008)
- OECD, UNECE, UNEP: PRTR.net (2013)
- OECD: Guidance on Elements of a PRTR: Part 2 (Not Yet Available)
- UNITAR and IOMC: Designing the Key Features of a National PRTR System, UNITAR Guidance Series for Implementing a National PRTR Design Project, Supplement 2 (1997)
- UNITAR, UNEP, and GEF: Final Meeting of the Steering Committee for the GEF Medium-sized project on “POPs Monitoring, Reporting and Information Dissemination using Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers (PRTRs)” (2012)