Frequently Asked Questions
Information on some aspects of PRTRs are contained in answers to frequently asked questions.
Who can I contact to obtain more information about the PRTR programme
in a specific country?
Country specific contacts are not provided on this site but the country specific
links that are provided can be used to request additional information from
a specific country.
What substances are reported in PRTR Programmes?
The substances included in the reporting requirements of the different PRTR
programmes vary by country and organisation. For example the European PRTR
requires facilities to report their releases to air, water and land for
some 91 substances, while the Canadian PRTR programme requires reporting
for 341 substances. More information on the substances included in these
two PRTR programmes and the others programmes that are available around
the world can be found by using the PRTR links provided
on this site.
How does the Search provided on the Portal work?
The Search provided on this Portal allows the users to search for
information related to PRTR's within this web site and within all of the
documents and web sites that are linked to this Portal.
Simply type one or more search terms into the search box and hit the Search button or the "Enter" key. The search results will then be displayed on the page.