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The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) is a database that contains detailed information on 593 individually-listed chemicals and 30 chemical categories. EPA is currently considering adding several chemicals to the TRI program and is interested in gathering public input regarding these potential actions.

EPA invites public insight on a variety of topics related to EPA plans to potentially expand the scope of sectors covered by the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program.

Learn more about Executive Order 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review." This Order is designed to promote public participation, improve integration and innovation, increase flexibility, ensure scientific integrity, and increase retrospective analysis of existing regulations. The Exchange allows the public to participate in the dialogue as agencies are working to implement the Order.

Coming Soon: Agencies' plans and activities for implementation, identification, and review of significant rulemakings that are obsolete, unnecessary, unjustified, excessively burdensome, or counterproductive.

Learn about strategic goals and best practices for improving the eRulemaking Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) and the Regulations.gov website. These systems allow agencies and the public to review regulatory content and to participate in the regulatory process.

EPA shares information and ideas with the public during the development of a proposed rule establishing new NPDES requirements. With features like discussion topics, timelines and a list of events, EPA gives the public multiple opportunities to participate, collaborate and discover pertinent information.

An FCC Study states that approximately 27% of U.S residents in rural areas (and presumably businesses in those areas) do not have access to high-speed internet. What options could facilitate electronic reporting in these areas, i.e. libraries, contractors or third party assistance?