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                        Appendix B.   Reporting Codes for EPA Form R and Instructions for Reporting Metals
                            B.1 Form R Part II
Revision Codes:
RR1	New Monitoring Data
RR2	New Emission Factor(s)
RR3	New Chemical Concentration Data 
RR4	Recalculation(s)
RR5	Other Reason(s)
Withdrawal Codes:
WT1	Did not meet the reporting threshold for manufacturing, processing, or otherwise use
WT2	Did not meet the reporting threshold for number of employees 
WT3	Not in a covered NAICS Code
WO1	Other reason(s)
Section 1.1.	CAS Number 
EPCRA Section 313 Chemical Category Codes
N010	Antimony compounds
N020	Arsenic compounds
N040	Barium compounds
N050	Beryllium compounds
N078	Cadmium compounds
N084	Chlorophenols
N090	Chromium compounds
N096	Cobalt compounds
N100	Copper compounds
N106	Cyanide compounds
N120	Diisocyanates
N150	Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds N171Ethylenebisdithiocarbamic
	acid, salts and esters (EBDCs)   
N230	Certain glycol ethers
N420	Lead compounds
N450	Manganese compounds
N458	Mercury compounds
N495	Nickel compounds
N503	Nicotine and salts
N511	Nitrate compounds
N575	Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)
N583	Polychlorinated alkanes
N590	Polycyclic aromatic compounds
N725	Selenium compounds
N740	Silver compounds
N746	Strychnine and salts
N760	Thallium compounds
N770	Vanadium compounds

N874	Warfarin and salts
N982	Zinc compounds
Section 4.  Maximum Amount of the Toxic Chemical On-Site at Any Time During the Calendar Year

		Range(pounds)
Range Code
From
      To
01
0,000,000
0,000,099
02
0,000,100
0,000,999
03
0,001,000
0,009,999
04
0,010,000
0,099,999
05
0,100,000
0,999,999
06
1,000,000
9,999,999
07
10,000,000
49,999,999
08
 50,000,000
99,999,999
09
100,000,000
499,999,999
10
500,000,000
999,999,999
11
1 billion
more than 1 billion

Section 5.  Quantity of the Non-PBT Chemical Entering Each Environmental Medium On-site and Section 6.  Transfers of the Toxic Chemical in Wastes to Off-Site Locations
Total Release or Transfer
Code
Range (pounds)
A
001-10
B
011-499
C
500-999

Basis of Estimate
M1-	Estimate is based on continuous monitoring data or measurements for the EPCRA section 313 chemical. 

M2-  	Estimate is based on periodic or random monitoring data or measurements for the EPCRA section 313 chemical.

C-	Estimate is based on mass balance calculations, such as calculation of the amount of the EPCRA section 313 chemical in streams entering and leaving process equipment.

E1-	Estimate is based on published emission factors, such as those relating release quantity to through-put or equipment type (e.g., air emission factors).

E2-   	Estimate is based on site specific emission factors, such as those relating release quantity to through-put or equipment type (e.g., air emission factors).

O-	Estimate is based on other approaches such as engineering calculations (e.g., estimating volatilization using published mathematical formulas) or best engineering judgment.  This would include applying an estimated removal efficiency to a waste stream, even if the composition of the stream before treatment was fully identified through monitoring data.

Section 6.  Transfers of the Toxic Chemical in Wastes to Off-Site Locations
Type of Waste Disposal/Treatment/Energy Recovery/Recycling
M10	Storage Only
M20	Solvents/Organics Recovery
M24	Metals Recovery
M26	Other Reuse or Recovery
M28	Acid Regeneration
M40	Solidification/Stabilization
M41	Solidification/Stabilization-Metals and Metal Category Compounds only
M50	Incineration/Thermal Treatment
M54	Incineration/Insignificant Fuel Value 
M56	Energy Recovery
M61	Wastewater Treatment (Excluding POTW)
M62	Wastewater Treatment (Excluding POTW) - Metals and Metal Category Compounds only
M64	Other Landfills
M65	RCRA Subtitle C Landfills
M66	Subtitle C Surface Impoundment
M67	Other Surface Impoundments
M69	Other Waste Treatment
M73	Land Treatment
M79	Other Land Disposal
M81	Underground Injection to Class I Wells
M82	Underground Injection to Class II-V Wells
M90	Other Off-Site Management
M92	Transfer to Waste Broker - Energy Recovery 
M93	Transfer to Waste Broker - Recycling
M94	Transfer to Waste Broker - Disposal
M95	Transfer to Waste Broker - Waste Treatment   
M99	Unknown
Section 7A.  On-Site Waste Treatment Methods and Efficiency
General Waste Stream
A	Gaseous (gases, vapors, airborne particulates)
W	Wastewater (aqueous waste)
L	Liquid waste streams (non-aqueous waste)
S 	Solid waste streams (including sludges and slurries)
Waste Treatment Methods
Air Emissions Treatment
A01 	Flare 
A02  	Condenser
A03  	Scrubber
A04  	Absorber
A05  	Electrostatic Precipitator
A06  	Mechanical Separation
A07  	Other Air Emission Treatment
Chemical Treatment
H040 	Incineration--thermal destruction other than use as a fuel 
H071 	Chemical reduction with or without precipitation 
H073 	Cyanide destruction with or without precipitation 
H075 	Chemical oxidation
H076 	Wet air oxidation
H077 	Other chemical precipitation with or without pre-treatment
Biological Treatment 
H081 	Biological treatment with or without precipitation 
Physical Treatment
H082 	Adsorption 
H083 	Air or steam stripping 
H101 	Sludge treatment and/or dewatering 
H103 	Absorption 
H111 	Stabilization or chemical fixation prior to disposal 
H112 	Macro-encapsulation prior to disposal 
H121 	Neutralization
H122 	Evaporation 
H123 	Settling or clarification 
H124 	Phase separation 
H129 	Other treatment 
Section 7B.  On-Site Energy Recovery Processes
U01	Industrial Kiln
U02	Industrial Furnace
U03	Industrial Boiler
Section 7C.  On-Site Recycling Processes
H10 	Metal recovery (by retorting, smelting, or chemical or physical extraction)
H20	Solvent recovery (including distillation, evaporation, fractionation or extraction)
H39	Other recovery or reclamation for reuse (including acid regeneration or other chemical reaction process)

Section 8.10.  Source Reduction Activity Codes
Good Operating Practices
W13	Improved maintenance scheduling, record keeping, or procedures
W14	Changed production schedule to minimize equipment and feedstock changeovers
W15	Introduced in-line product quality monitoring or other process analysis system
W19 	Other changes in operating practices
Inventory Control
W21	Instituted procedures to ensure that materials do not stay in inventory beyond shelf-life
W22	Began to test outdated material  -  continue to use if still effective
W23	Eliminated shelf-life requirements for stable materials
W24	Instituted better labeling procedures
W25	Instituted clearinghouse to exchange materials that would otherwise be discarded
W29	Other changes in inventory control
Spill and Leak Prevention
W31	Improved storage or stacking procedures
W32	Improved procedures for loading, unloading, and transfer operations
W33	Installed overflow alarms or automatic shut-off valves
W35	Installed vapor recovery systems
W36	Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources
W39	Other changes made in spill and leak prevention
Raw Material Modifications
W41	Increased purity of raw materials
W42	Substituted raw materials
W43	Substituted a feedstock or reagent chemical with a different chemical
W49	Other raw material modifications made
Process Modifications
W50	Optimized reaction conditions or otherwise increased efficiency of synthesis
W51	Instituted recirculation within a process
W52	Modified equipment, layout, or piping
W53	Use of a different process catalyst
W54	Instituted better controls on operating bulk containers to minimize discarding of empty containers
W55	Changed from small volume containers to bulk containers to minimize discarding of empty containers
W56	Reduced or eliminated use of an organic solvent
W57	Used biotechnology in manufacturing process
W58	Other process modifications
Cleaning and Degreasing
W59	Modified stripping/cleaning equipment
W60	Changed to mechanical stripping/cleaning devices (from solvents or other materials)
W61	Changed to aqueous cleaners (from solvents or other materials)
W63	Modified containment procedures for cleaning units
W64	Improved draining procedures
W65	Redesigned parts racks to reduce drag out
W66	Modified or installed rinse systems
W67	Improved rinse equipment design
W68	Improved rinse equipment operation
W71	Other cleaning and degreasing modifications
Surface Preparation and Finishing
W72	Modified spray systems or equipment
W73	Substituted coating materials used
W74	Improved application techniques
W75	Changed from spray to other system
W78	Other surface preparation and finishing modifications
Product Modifications
W81	Changed product specifications
W82	Modified design or composition of products
W83	Modified packaging
W84	Developed a new chemical product to replace a previous chemical product
W89	Other product modifications
Section 8.10.  Methods Used to Identify Source Reduction Activities
For each source reduction activity, enter up to three of the following codes that correspond to the method(s) which contributed most to the decision to implement that activity.
T01	Internal Pollution Prevention Opportunity Audit(s)
T02	External Pollution Prevention Opportunity Audit(s)   
T03	Materials Balance Audits
T04	Participative Team Management
T05	Employee Recommendation (independent of a formal company program)
T06	Employee Recommendation (under a formal company program)
T07	State Government Technical Assistance Program
T08	Federal Government Technical Assistance Program
T09	Trade Association/Industry Technical Assistance Program
T10	Vendor Assistance
T11	Other

                            B.2 Reporting the Waste Management of Metals
This appendix outlines how the TRI-MEweb reporting software restricts reporting for metals when the specific data element or waste management code is not applicable for a particular chemical.  Below is a list of metals divided into four groups along with charts that help explain where quantities of these chemicals can and cannot be reported on the Form R using TRI-MEweb.  In addition, there are charts that explain restrictions on reporting waste management codes for the toxic chemicals in each of the four groups.  This appendix only shows where reporting is restricted in TRI-MEweb, it does not indicate every situation where a metal should not be reported in a specific section of the form.  For example, TRI-MEweb does not restrict the reporting of most individually-listed metal compounds as used for energy recovery (Sections 8.2 and 8.3) even though some of these chemicals do not have a heat value greater than 5000 British thermal units (Btu) and, thus, cannot be combusted for energy recovery.  It is left to the facility to decide which of these toxic chemicals can be used for energy recovery.  If you are not using TRI-MEweb this appendix can serve as a guide to help you understand where it is not appropriate to report certain quantities of toxic chemicals or waste management codes on your Form R.

Parent Metals:
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Beryllium
Cadmium
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Lead
Manganese
Mercury
Nickel
Selenium
Silver
Thallium
Metal Compound Categories:
Antimony Compounds
Arsenic Compounds
Barium Compounds
Beryllium Compounds
Cadmium Compounds
Chromium Compounds
Cobalt Compounds
Copper Compounds
Lead Compounds
Manganese Compounds
Mercury Compounds
Nickel Compounds
Selenium Compounds
Silver Compounds
Thallium Compounds
Vanadium Compounds
Zinc Compounds
Metals with Qualifiers:
Aluminum (fume or dust)
Vanadium (except when in an alloy)
Zinc (fume or dust)

Individually-Listed Metal Compounds:
Bis(tributylin) oxide
Triphenyltin hydroxide
Triphenyltin chloride
Molybdenum trioxide
Thorium dioxide
Asbestos (friable)
Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms)
Tributyltin fluoride
Tributyltin methacrylate
Titanium tetrachloride
Boron trifluoride
Metiram
Boron trichloride
Zineb
Maneb
Fenbutatin oxide
Iron pentacarbonyl
Ferbam
C.I. Direct Brown 95
Osmium tetroxide
Aluminum phosphide
C.I. Direct Blue 218

Sections 5.3 - Discharges to Water and 6.1 - Transfers to POTWs
The following chart indicates which metals can be reported as released to water in Section 5.3 or to POTW’s in Section 6.1.  Only zinc (fume or dust) and aluminum (fume or dust) are not reported in these sections because the fume or dust form of a toxic chemical cannot exist in water.
Form R Section in Part II
Parent Metals
Metal  Category Compounds
Metals with Qualifiers
Individually-listed Metal Compounds
Section 5.3 - Discharges to receiving streams or water bodies
All
All
Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy)
All except Asbestos
Section 6.1- Discharges to POTWs
All
All
Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy)
All except Asbestos

Section 6.2.  Transfers to Other Off-Site Locations
Any toxic chemical may be reported in Section 6.2.  However, TRI-MEweb will not allow certain M codes to be used when reporting metals.  The chart below indicates which M codes can be reported in Section 6.2 for the four groups of metals.  Note that all disposal M codes other than M41 and M62 can be used for all toxic chemicals.  Code M24 is only made available for the four groups of metals.

Waste Management Code for Section 6.2
Parent Metals
Metal Category Compounds
Metals with Qualifiers
Individually-listed Metal Compounds
M41 and M62 (disposal codes for metals only)
All
All
Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy)
All except Asbestos
M56 and M92 (energy recovery codes)
None
None
None
All except Asbestos1
M20 and M28 (recycling codes)
None
None
None
All
M24, M26 and M93 (recycling codes)
All
All
All
All
M40, M50, M54, (treatment codes)
None
None
All except Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy)
All
M61, M69, M95 (treatment codes)
Barium2
Barium Compounds2
Same as above
All

Section 7A.  On-site Waste Treatment Methods and Efficiency
TRI-MEweb allows any toxic chemical to be reported in Section 7A, however, it limits reporting in two ways.  First, TRI-MEweb limits the treatment codes that can be reported based on the General Waste Stream Code selected.  If a TRI-MEweb user selects General Waste Stream code “A – Gaseous”, all Waste Treatment Codes are made available.  However, if a user selects from the remaining three General Waste Stream Codes (W - Wastewater, L - Liquid waste streams, or S - Solid waste streams), the “Air Emissions Treatment” Waste Treatment Codes are not made available.  Second, the software restricts reporting for certain toxic chemicals with qualifiers.  When reporting zinc (fume or dust) or aluminum (fume or dust) TRI-MEweb will not allow the user to select General Waste Stream Codes W-Wastewater and L-Liquid waste streams because the fume or dust form of a toxic chemical cannot exist in a liquid or water waste.  For asbestos (friable) only S - Solid or A - Gaseous can be selected.  When reporting hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols) or sulfuric acid (acid aerosols) only A - Gaseous can be selected.
Crosswalk for Section 7A, Column B. Waste Treatment Method (s) Sequence
Air Emissions Treatment (applicable to gaseous waste streams only)
(No change — same as previous codes)
A01
Flare


A02
Condenser


A03
Scrubber


A04
Absorber


A05
Electrostatic Precipitator


A06
Mechanical Separation


A07
Other Air Emission Treatment




Biological Treatment:
Previous Codes
New Codes (adapted from RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Codes)
B11
Aerobic
H081
Biological treatment with or without precipitation
B21
Anaerobic
H081
Biological treatment with or without precipitation
B31
Facultative
H081
Biological treatment with or without precipitation
B99
Other Biological Treatment
H081
Biological treatment with or without precipitation


Chemical Treatment:

Previous Codes
New Codes (adapted from RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Codes)
C01
Chemical Precipitation B Lime or Sodium Hydroxide
H071
Chemical reduction with or without precipitation

C02
Chemical Precipitation B Sulfide
H071
Chemical reduction with or without precipitation

C09
Chemical Precipitation B Other
H077
Other chemical precipitation with or without pre-treatment

C11
Neutralization
H121
Neutralization

C21
Chromium Reduction
H071
Chemical reduction with or without precipitation

C31
Complexed Metals Treatment (other than pH adjustment)
H129
Other treatment

C41
Cyanide Oxidation B Alkaline Chlorination
H073
Cyanide destruction with or without precipitation

C42
Cyanide Oxidation B Electrochemical
H073
Cyanide destruction with or without precipitation

C43
Cyanide Oxidation B Other
H073
Cyanide destruction with or without precipitation

C44
General Oxidation (including Disinfection) B Chlorination
H075
Chemical oxidation

C45
General Oxidation (including Disinfection) B Ozonation
H075
Chemical oxidation

C46
General Oxidation (including Disinfection) B Other
H075
Chemical oxidation

C99
Other Chemical Treatment
H129
Other treatment


Chemical Treatment:

Previous Codes
New Codes (adapted from RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Codes)
Incineration/Thermal Treatment: (Note: Only report combustion for the purposes of incineration/thermal treatment in Section 7A.  If the method involves combustion for the purposes of energy recover, report as U01, U02, or U03 in Section 7B.  If the method involves combustion for the purposes of materials recovery, report as H39 in Section 7C.)

F01
Liquid Injection
H040
Incineration B thermal destruction other than use as a fuel

F11
Rotary Kiln with Liquid Injection Unit
H040
Incineration B thermal destruction other than use as a fuel

F19
Other Rotary Kiln
H040
Incineration B thermal destruction other than use as a fuel

F31
Two Stage
H040
Incineration B thermal destruction other than use as a fuel

F41
Fixed Hearth
H040
Incineration B thermal destruction other than use as a fuel

F42
Multiple Hearth
H040
Incineration B thermal destruction other than use as a fuel

F51
Fluidized Bed
H040
Incineration B thermal destruction other than use as a fuel

F61
Infra-Red
H040
Incineration B thermal destruction other than use as a fuel

F71
Fume/Vapor
H040
Incineration B thermal destruction other than use as a fuel

F81
Pyrolytic destructor
H040
Incineration B thermal destruction other than use as a fuel

F82
Wet air oxidation
H076
Wet air oxidation

F83
Thermal Drying/Dewatering
H122
Evaporation

F99
Other Incineration/Thermal Treatment
H040
Incineration B thermal destruction other than use as a fuel



Physical Treatment:
Previous Codes
New Codes (adapted from RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Codes)
P01
Equalization
H129
Other treatment
P09
Other blending
H129
other treatment
P11
Settling/clarification
H123
Settling or clarification
P12
Filtration
H123
Settling or clarification
P13
Sludge dewatering (non-thermal)
H101
Sludge treatment and/or dewatering
P14
Air flotation
H124
Phase separation
P15
Oil skimming
H124
Phase separation
P16
Emulsion breaking B thermal
H124
Phase separation
P17
Emulsion breaking B chemical
H124
Phase separation
P18
Emulsion breaking B other
H124
Phase separation

Physical Treatment:
Previous Codes
New Codes (adapted from RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Codes)
P19
Other liquid phase separation
H124
Phase separation
P21
Adsorption B Carbon
H082
Adsorption
P22
Adsorption B Ion exchange (other than for recovery/reuse)
H082
Adsorption
P23
Adsorption B Resin
H082
Adsorption
P29
Adsorption B Other
H082
Adsorption
P31
Reverse Osmosis (other than for recover/reuse)
H129
Other treatment
P41
Stripping B Air
H083
Air or steam stripping
P42
Stripping B Steam
H083
Air or steam stripping
P49
Stripping B Other
H083
Air or steam stripping
P51
Acid Leaching (other than for recovery/reuse)
H129
Other treatment
P61
Solvent Extraction (other than recovery/reuse)
H129
Other treatment
P99
Other Physical Treatment
H129
Other treatment


Solidification/Stabilization:
Previous Codes
New Codes (adapted from RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Codes)
G01
Cement processes (including silicates)
H111
Stabilization or chemical fixation prior to disposal
G09
Other Pozzolonic Processes (including silicates)
H111
Stabilization or chemical fixation prior to disposal
G11
Asphaltic Techniques
H111
Stabilization or chemical fixation prior to disposal
G20
Thermoplastic Techniques
H111
Stabilization or chemical fixation prior to disposal
G99
Other Solidification Processes
H111
Stabilization or chemical fixation prior to disposal

Section 7B.  On-site Energy Recovery Processes
The chart below indicates which energy recovery codes can be reported in TRI-MEweb in Section 7B for the four groups of metals.
Energy Recovery Code for Section 7B
Parent Metals
Metal  Category Compounds
Metals with Qualifiers
Individually-listed Metal Compounds
U01, U02, U03
None
None
None
All except Asbestos1

Section 7C.  On-site Recycling Processes
Any chemical can be reported in Section 7C.  However, certain waste management codes should not be reported for certain toxic chemicals.  The chart below indicates which codes can be reported in Section 7C when using TRI-MEweb. 

Recycling Code for Section 7C
Parent Metals
Metal Category Compounds
Metals with Qualifiers
Individually-listed Metal Compounds
H10 (this code is for metals only)
All
All
All
All
H20
None
None
None
All
H39
All
All
All
All

Crosswalk for Section 7C. On-site Recycling Processes

Previous Codes
New Codes (adapted from RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Codes)
R11
Solvents/Organics Recovery B Batch Still Distillation
H20
Solvent Recovery (including distillation, evaporation, fractionation or extraction)
R12
Solvents/Organics Recovery B Thin-Film Evaporation
H20
Solvent Recovery (including distillation, evaporation, fractionation or extraction)
R13
Solvents/Organics Recovery B Fractionation
H20
Solvent Recovery (including distillation, evaporation, fractionation or extraction)
R14
Solvents/Organics Recovery B Solvent Extraction
H20
Solvent Recovery (including distillation, evaporation, fractionation or extraction)
R19
Solvents/Organics Recovery B Other
H20
Solvent Recovery (including distillation, evaporation, fractionation or extraction)
R21
Metals Recovery B Electrolytic
H10
Metal Recovery (by retorting, smelting, or chemical or physical extraction)
R22
Metals Recovery B Ion Exchange
H10
Metal Recovery (by retorting, smelting, or chemical or physical extraction)
R23
Metals Recovery B Acid Leaching
H10
Metal Recovery (by retorting, smelting, or chemical or physical extraction)
R24
Metals Recovery B Reverse Osmosis
H10
Metal Recovery (by retorting, smelting, or chemical or physical extraction)
R26
Metals Recovery B Solvent Extraction
H10
Metal Recovery (by retorting, smelting, or chemical or physical extraction)
R27
Metals Recovery B High Temperature
H10
Metal Recovery (by retorting, smelting, or chemical or physical extraction)


Previous Codes
New Codes (adapted from RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Codes)
R28
Metals Recovery B Retorting
H10
Metal Recovery (by retorting, smelting, or chemical or physical extraction)
R29
Metals Recovery B Secondary Smelting
H10
Metal Recovery (by retorting, smelting, or chemical or physical extraction)
R30
Metals Recovery B Other
H10
Metal Recovery (by retorting, smelting, or chemical or physical extraction)
R40
Acid Regeneration
H39
Other recovery or reclamation for reuse (including acid regeneration or other chemical reaction process)
R99
Other Reuse or Recovery
H39
Other recovery or reclamation for reuse (including acid regeneration or other chemical reaction process)

Section 8.  Source Reduction and Recycling Activities
The chart below indicates which metals can be reported in Sections 8.2, 8.3, 8.6 and 8.7 of the Form R when using TRI-MEweb.  Note that all toxic chemicals can be reported in Sections 8.1, 8.4, 8.5 and 8.8.
Waste Management Activity
Parent Metals
Metal Category Compounds
Metals with Qualifiers
Individually-listed Metal Compounds
Quantity used for energy recovery on site and off site (Sections 8.2 and 8.3)
None
None
None
All except Asbestos2
Quantity treated for destruction on site and off site (Sections 8.6 and 8.7)
None except Barium2
None except Barium Compounds2
All except Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy)
All
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