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Delaware Annual Toxics Reporting
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Detailed reporting on the release and management of toxic chemicals within Delaware. This material is derived from annual reports submitted by facilities that use or manufacture chemicals covered by the inventory. The information is collected and reviewed by both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). It offers specific details on chemical releases, facility information, and waste management practices, serving as an essential asset for environmental oversight, spatial analysis, and public awareness.
Columns
- REPYR: The calendar year represented by the submitted report (e.g., 2020).
- REPORT_NUM: A unique report number assigned by the database for tracking purposes.
- FAC NAME: The name of the industrial facility from which the report originated (e.g., DELAWARE CITY REFINERY).
- CHEM NAME: The name of the specific chemical released, as defined in the Toxics Release Inventory list (e.g., Methanol, Zinc Compounds).
- TRIFACID: The facility identification number assigned by the EPA.
- FAC STREET1, FAC CITY, FAC ZIP: Geocoded address components for the facility location.
- FAC COUNTY: The county in Delaware where the facility is situated (e.g., New Castle, Sussex).
- CAS_NO: The Chemical Abstracts Service Registry identification number for the chemical.
Distribution
The information is available as a Tabular file, specifically
toxics_release_inventory.csv, with a file size of approximately 1.12 MB. The structure contains a total of 152 columns, and the file currently holds 1,858 records. This material is considered static, as the expected update frequency is stated as never.Usage
Ideal applications for this resource include:
- Environmental Monitoring: Tracking and analysing the discharge and stewardship of hazardous substances throughout Delaware.
- Policy Analysis: Providing empirical data to inform the development of environmental policies and regulations regarding chemical management.
- Public Awareness: Serving as a tool to educate the public on the presence and management of toxic chemicals in local communities.
- Research: Supporting academic and scientific studies focused on environmental health and safety outcomes.
- Compliance Monitoring: Assisting regulatory bodies in ensuring adherence to existing environmental statutes.
Coverage
The material focuses on facilities operating within the State of Delaware, United States. The geographic scope covers facilities located in counties such as New Castle and Sussex. The time range reflected in the reporting years (
REPYR) primarily spans from 2012 through 2020. The content scope provides facility-level data on multiple types of toxic chemicals, including details on releases and waste management activities.License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Environmental Protection Agencies: For monitoring pollution trends and enforcing regulatory compliance.
- Academics: For conducting spatial analysis using the geocoded locations and for assessing long-term environmental impacts.
- Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs): To inform advocacy efforts and improve public understanding of local chemical hazards.
- State and Local Policy Makers: To evaluate the effectiveness of current environmental protection legislation.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Delaware Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TRI) Data
- Facility Chemical Release and Management Reports for Delaware
- EPA/DNREC Chemical Tracking in Delaware
- Delaware Annual Toxics Reporting
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Original Data Source: Delaware Annual Toxics Reporting
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