PRTR initiation - Designing a PRTR

This section describes the key elements in designing a PRTR system. These elements are listed in the left-hand box and include:

  • Reporting Unit: Defining the types of sources covered by the PRTR.
  • Sectors: Defining the industrial activities covered by the PRTR.
  • Chemicals: Defining the pollutants covered by the PRTR.
  • Reporting Thresholds: Defining the thresholds that determine which facilities must report each chemical.
  • Data Elements: Determining what information will be reported to the PRTR.
  • Reporting Period: Defining how frequently data are reported and what time period each report will cover.
  • Mandatory vs. Voluntary Reporting: Determining whether covered facilities will be legally required to report to the PRTR.
  • Exemptions: Determining whether any types of facilities, activities, etc., will be exempt from PRTR reporting.

For a cost-effective management scheme, you may wish to implement the next sub-element (Reporting Unit) or choose another element from the Management scheme elements list.


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