BushGreenwatch - tracking environmental misdeeds

BushGreenwatch - tracking environmental misdeeds: "November 01, 2005 | Back Issues
EPA Proposes Reducing Information on Toxics Release

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans to significantly roll back reporting of toxic pollution under the agency's Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). The TRI program, which tracks the amount of toxic chemicals manufacturing facilities release into the environment, has been a widely used measurement for protecting public health and the environment.

According to EPA's own data, the simple act of reporting and disclosing these releases has prompted corporations to cut toxic pollution nearly in half. Despite this success, EPA is proposing to significantly roll back the program's reporting requirements in order to reduce the paperwork burden on corporations.

The reporting changes have met with strong opposition from community groups, public interest watchdogs and members of Congress."