The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality presents the Toxic Chemical Release Inventory and Tier II Reporting Workshops, to be held on April 28 in Marquette, April 30 in Traverse City, and May 1 in Gaylord. These workshops will focus on the reporting requirements for Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, also known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986. The workshop will also highlight the toxic chemical release inventory report that is due July 1, 2009.

Persons responsible for environmental reporting at facilities that handle hazardous or toxic substances should attend. Michigan business owners, operators, environmental and safety personnel, and environmental consultants can all benefit from this workshop and are also encouraged to attend.

Attendees will receive basic information on all of the reporting requirements and the associated online reporting programs. All attendees will also receive the 7th edition of the "Michigan Facilities' Guide to SARA Title III, Emergency Planning, and Release Reporting."

The registration fee of $75 includes refreshments, lunch, and workshop materials. Register online at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops (click on "Upcoming DEQ Workshops"). For registration information, contact the Environmental Assistance Center at (800) 662-9278, or by e-mail at deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov.

Editor's note: DEQ news releases are available on the department's Internet home page at www.michigan.gov/deq.

"Protecting Michigan's Environment, Ensuring Michigan's Future"

Revised April 8, 2009 by Pat Watson