Is NPRI mandatory?
Is NPRI mandatory?
Reporting to the NPRI is mandatory under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Reports are due every year by June 1. Owners and operators of facilities that meet the NPRI reporting requirements published in the Canada Gazette, Part I have to report to the NPRI.
What does NPRI stand for?
The National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI), established in 1992, and launched in 1993, is the national pollutant release and transfer register of Canada. This list of pollutants contains releases from a facility to the air, water, and land along with disposals at, or from a facility.
Who needs to report to NPRI?
Reporting to the NPRI is mandatory. Under the authority of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999), owners or operators of facilities that meet published reporting requirements are required to report to the NPRI .
What do you need to know about the NPRI?
The NPRI targets facilities employing over 10 employees and facilities carrying out certain specified activities, such as wood preservation and hazardous waste incineration. If they manufacture, process, use or release substances over a certain threshold, they must report their pollution data.
When did the NPRI start collecting pollution data?
Since 1993, it has collected data from facilities about pollution they release to the air, water or land. The NPRI also collects data about the disposal and transfer of pollutants. Facilities that meet the reporting requirements must report each year.
When to report hexavalent chromium to the NPRI?
facilities subject to the Chromium Electroplating, Chromium Anodizing and Reverse Etching Regulations must report hexavalent chromium to the NPRI, regardless of the employee and substance threshold new requirements apply to oil and gas extraction facilities, except oil sands, for the reporting of criteria air contaminants and benzene
How many facilities report to the NPRI in Canada?
Over 7,000 facilities across Canada report to the NPRI, including: The NPRI targets facilities employing over 10 employees and facilities carrying out certain specified activities, such as wood preservation and hazardous waste incineration.
