North American Pollutant Release and Transfer Register

Project Summary

In order to ensure that citizens have access to accurate information on facility releases and transfers of toxic chemicals which may affect them locally, the CEC PRTR project focuses on information outreach through:

• the publication of various reports (Putting the Pieces Together, the Taking Stock annual series);
• development of a North American PRTR Internet site;
• working with PRTR community groups; and
• coordinating CEC efforts with those of other international organizations.

The project also promotes comparability and content of PRTR data through enhancing the comparability of the national PRTR programs and working toward summarizing North American nonpoint source emissions.