Under EPCRA, what threshold triggers reporting when toxic chemicals are manufactured or processed in a calendar year?

Under EPCRA, what threshold triggers reporting when toxic chemicals are manufactured or processed in a calendar year?

• A. 50,000 lbs
• B. 25,000 lbs manufactured or processed; or 10,000 lbs otherwise used
• C. 10,000 lbs used
• D. 5,000 lbs manufactured

Answer: (B)

EPCRA’s reporting thresholds are based on annual amounts for listed toxic chemicals. If a chemical is manufactured or processed in a calendar year, reporting is triggered at 25,000 pounds. If it is not manufactured or processed but is otherwise used, the trigger is 10,000 pounds. The option that states 25,000 pounds for manufacturing or processing and 10,000 pounds for otherwise used correctly reflects these thresholds, so it best matches the actual reporting criteria. For example, manufacturing 26,000 pounds would require reporting; using 12,000 pounds would require reporting only if that use qualifies as otherwise used.

EPCRA’s reporting thresholds are based on annual amounts for listed toxic chemicals. If a chemical is manufactured or processed in a calendar year, reporting is triggered at 25,000 pounds. If it is not manufactured or processed but is otherwise used, the trigger is 10,000 pounds. The option that states 25,000 pounds for manufacturing or processing and 10,000 pounds for otherwise used correctly reflects these thresholds, so it best matches the actual reporting criteria. For example, manufacturing 26,000 pounds would require reporting; using 12,000 pounds would require reporting only if that use qualifies as otherwise used.