Environmental Compliance: An Overview & Focus on TRI Reporting
February 12 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST
Location: Pheoris West B – 3rd Floor
Speaker: Taylor Wilson – Trinity Consultants
Description:
This session will provide a broad overview of environmental compliance requirements as applicable to the concrete pipe manufacturing industry, with a focus on EPA’s Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting program. The presenter will discuss the basics of TRI reporting, including common applicability and release calculations that are broadly applicable to concrete pipe manufacturing (e.g., TRI metal compounds present in raw materials and metal rods, TRI chemicals present in fuels, etc.). The presentation will also cover recent TRI regulatory changes, including the supplier notification changes that impact both raw materials and concrete products. The session will conclude with practical tips and examples for improving your facility’s environmental program. This session is targeted for attendees looking to learn more about environmental regulatory requirements and EPA’s TRI program.
Speaker Bio:
Taylor Wilson, P.E. is a Principal Consultant and Broadening Consulting Services Manager for Trinity Consultant’s Kansas City office. His primary work areas include environmental compliance and reporting, including topics such as EPCRA (Tier II, TRI, etc.), CWA (NPDES, SWPPP, SPCC, etc.), RCRA, and CAA compliance. He also serves as Trinity’s national instructor for Introduction to Environmental Regulations and Introduction to Reporting & Recordkeeping, among other courses. He has a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer in fifteen states.
