Mandatory vs. Voluntary Reporting
This step involves determining whether covered facilities will be legally required to report to the PRTR. Both voluntary and mandatory reporting mechanisms for providing PRTR inputs should be considered with a view as to how best to meet the goals and objectives of the system. Costs and benefits as well as pros and cons of each approach should be considered. See the references listed below for more detailed guidance.
For a cost-effective management scheme, you may wish to implement the next sub-element (Exemptions) or choose another element from the Management scheme elements list.
Relevant tools
Below is a list of tools relevant for implementing this topic :
- OECD: Recommendation of the Council on Implementing Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers1996 (2003)
- OECD: Guidance on Elements of a PRTR: Part I (2014)
- 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)