EPA is considering the addition of certain bulk petroleum storage facilities to the list of facilities subject to EPCRA §313. In its 1997 Industry Expansion Rule, EPA added to TRI bulk petroleum facilities classified under SIC 5171 (Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals), which later corresponded to NAICS 424710 (Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals) as part of TRI’s transition from SIC- to NAICS-based reporting. This sector includes establishments engaged in wholesale distribution of crude petroleum and petroleum products from bulk liquid storage facilities.
EPA is considering expanding coverage of bulk petroleum facilities to include bulk petroleum storage facilities and bulk petroleum stations and terminals for hire, classified under SIC 4226 (Special Warehousing and Storage, Not Elsewhere Classified) and the corresponding NAICS 493190 (Other Warehousing and Storage).
Congress intended for TRI data to be used “to inform persons about releases of toxic chemicals to the environment; to assist governmental agencies, researchers, and the public in the conduct of research and data gathering; to aid in the development of appropriate regulations, guidance, and standards; and for other similar purposes.” EPA is interested in public input as to whether and how the addition of bulk petroleum facilities classified under SIC 4226 and NAICS 493190 would further the purposes of the TRI program.
Are there specific TRI-listed toxic chemicals for which you believe that the addition of this sector would provide information of value to communities?
In the past, EPA has occasionally opted to extend TRI coverage only to a portion of a sector. For example, TRI coverage of Electric Utilities (NAICS 2211) is limited to facilities that combust coal and/or oil for the purpose of generating power for distribution in commerce. Are there reasons why TRI coverage is more appropriate for certain types of facilities in this sector than it is for others?
Are there any actions you believe EPA should take in conjunction with the potential addition of this sector (e.g., changes to any existing regulatory provisions)?
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OMB Control No. 2025-0008
