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TRI-MEweb
TRI Reporting Quick Links
- Reporting Forms and Instructions
- Guidance Documents
- TRI Assistance Library
- NAIC Codes
- TRI Chemical Lists
- Reporting form questions?
The Toxics Release Inventory – Made Easy Web (TRI-MEweb) is a Web-based application that you can access anywhere you have a connection to the internet. Unlike the desktop version of the TRI-ME CD/desktop software, TRI-MEweb requires no downloads or software installs. The preferred method to report to EPA is by the use of the TRI-Made Easy Web (TRI-MEweb) application. TRI-MEweb allows facilities to file a paperless report, significantly reduce data errors, and receive instant receipt confirmation of their submissions.
- What are the benefits of using TRI-MEweb?
- Can my facility use TRI-MEweb?
- I prepare forms for my facility. How do I register for TRI-MEweb?
- What do I do if my technical contact from the previous year no longer works at my facility?
- I certify forms for my facility. How do I register for TRI-MEweb?
- What are the TRI-MEweb tutorials?
- Do I need to submit a paper TRI form to my State?
- Can I Use the TRI-MEweb application if I Have My Own TRI Software?
What are the benefits of using TRI-MEweb?
TRI-MEweb is similar to its predecessor TRI-MEdesktop/cd in that it assists you in preparing your forms, but TRI-MEweb offers so much more, such as:
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
Automatic Updates |
TRI-MEweb does not require the download and installation of any software. It can also be accessed from anywhere there is a connection to the internet. |
| Enhanced Data Quality and Validation Assistance | TRI-MEweb has a computerized tool used to assist in the validation of the chemical data entered. |
| Facility and Chemical Quick Lists | TRI-MEweb also has built-in facility and chemical quick lists which allow users to skip entire sections of the TRI Form R that are not applicable to them. |
| Prior Year revision capability | TRI-MEweb maintains several prior years of data for each facility, which means users will no longer have to maintain prior year data to load into the new software. In fact, each facility will have their prior reporting year forms loaded into the current reporting year automatically, which will save users time. |
| Enhanced Section 8 Calculator | Facilities will automatically have their Section 8 data calculated for them based on what they entered in Sections 5 and 6. |
| Trend Analysis Reports | TRI-MEweb has also incorporated Trend Reports that will compare current and prior year data to help facilities identify potential errors in reporting. |
| Electronic withdrawal | TRI-MEweb also supports the revision and withdrawal of previously submitted and certified forms. Please note that withdrawals may be subject to audits conducted by EPA at any time. |
Can my facility use TRI-MEweb?
All facilities in all states will be able to access and use TRI-MEweb.
I prepare forms for my facility. How do I register for TRI-MEweb?
| How Preparers can Register into CDX | |
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Role |
Instructions |
| Preparer | Definition: Person who will be preparing TRI files for submission but is not authorized to certify. |
| TRIMEweb Preparer without a CDX account | New! First time filers must register through the CDX web site. Beginning in 2008, first time filers will be able to submit their Form R or A report electronically to EPA because TRIFIDs and access keys will be generated in real-time through TRIMEweb. However a paper form or CD must mailed to State if the facility is located in a non-State Data Exchange State. |
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TRIMEweb Preparer with an existing CDX account |
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What do I do if my technical contact from the previous year no longer works at my facility?
If your prior year technical contact no longer works at your facility, you may contact the CDX help desk at 1-888-890-1995 - option 1 - to obtain your facility's access code.
I certify forms for my facility. How do I register for TRI-MEweb?
Important Notice!
Electronic Signature Agreements (ESA)
Please note that in order to use TRI-MEweb,
certifying officials must register for the application in CDX.
This registration requires the printing, completion, and mailing of an electronic
signature agreement. Please allow adequate time for the mailing and processing
of this form, which is estimated to take a minimum of 5 business days.| How Certifiers can Register into CDX | |
|---|---|
Role |
Instructions |
| TRIME Web Certifier | Definition: Person designated to certify (or prepare and certify) TRI files for submission to EPA and corresponding State. |
TRIME CD Certifier existing CDX account. |
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TRIMEweb Certifier without an existing CDX account |
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What are the TRI-MEweb Tutorials?
The TRI-ME tutorials are designed to demonstrate how different facets of TRI-MEweb and the TRI-MEdesktop/cd software work. To watch a tutorial, simply click on a link below. Within a tutorial, you may have the option to view several topics. Click on the topic heading you are interested in or start from the beginning and watch the entire tutorial.
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Do I need to submit a paper TRI form to my State?
Facilities that use TRI-MEweb and reside in a state
participating in the TRI State Data Exchange
will have their forms sent simultaneously to EPA and their respective State officials via the
Environmental Information
Exchange Network 
. Once the TRI submission has been certified, your obligation to report
to EPA and your state will be satisfied.
Please be aware that if your facility does not reside in a state participating in the TRI State Data Exchange, submitting via the internet does not satisfy your state reporting requirements for your facility. You must report to your state separately and in the required format specified by your state (i.e., diskette, paper, etc.).
If you have any questions about the TRI-MEweb submission process, please contact the CDX Hotline at epacdx@csc.com or call toll free: 1-888-890-1995.
Can I Use the TRI-MEweb application if I Have My Own TRI Software?
Not as yet. Some facilities have their own software or use private software to assist in preparing their TRI reports. This "third party software" is often designed to produce output files that match EPA's Magnetic Media File Formats (sometimes called the TRI 18 flat files). However, these files WILL NOT work for TRI-MEweb as the file format is in extensible markup language (XML). TRI-MEweb will beta test an XML upload with a small group of users this year to prepare for the full switch over from TRI-MEdesktop. Facilities will need to be able to create a document that is valid against the TRI XML Schema .
Facilities that have third party load software and want to be part of the Third Party Software Work Group should contact Cory Wagner.