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EPA/OEI | RIN: 2025-AA11 | Publication ID: Fall 2003 |
Title: Clarify TRI Reporting Obligations Under EPCRA Section 313 for the Metal Mining Activities of Extraction and Beneficiation | |
Abstract: The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) currently requires reporting from metal mining facilities if they manufacture or process 25,000 pounds or more of a listed chemical or otherwise use 10,000 pounds or more of a listed chemical. These mining facilities engage in the removal of naturally occurring materials from the earth. EPA had considered naturally occurring materials to be manufactured by natural processes. A recent court order set aside EPA's interpretation of manufacture stating that naturally occurring ores can not be manufactured within the meaning of EPCRA section 313. EPA is considering clarifying how the definitions of manufacturing and processing under EPCRA section 313 apply to the mining sector processes of extraction and beneficiation. This action will not affect the coal extraction activities exemption. | |
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: Undetermined | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 372 | |
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11001 et seq |
Legal Deadline:
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Additional Information: SAN 4616. | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: Undetermined |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: Undetermined |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov/tri | |
Agency Contact: Marc Edmonds Environmental Protection Agency Office of Environmental Information 2844T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 566-0758 Fax:202 566-0741 Email: edmonds.marc@epamail.epa.gov John Dombrowski Environmental Protection Agency Office of Environmental Information 2842T, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 566-0744 Fax:202 566-0677 Email: dombrowski.john@epamail.epa.gov |