Comparison of Emission Estimation Methods Used in PRTRs and ESDs

The purpose of this document is to identify the similarities and differences between the emission estimation methods used in PRTR’s and ESD’s. The applicability of PRTR methods to the risk assessments is also evaluated. The study is focused on two sectors: pulp and paper manufacture, and textile wet processing.

Framework for Selecting and Applying PRTR Release Estimation Techniques

This document, Framework for Selecting and Applying PRTR Release Estimation Techniques provides information on: i) the general principles for producing release data; and ii) the selection and application of the various release estimation techniques to different industrial sectors. The document can also be used for estimating transfers of pollutants.

Inventaires des émissions et des transferts de matières polluantes (IETMP)

Une page d'introduction sur les Inventaires des emissions et des transferts de matieres pollutants (IETMP) qui comprends des liens qui menent aux informations sur le projet et les produits.

Resource Compendium of PRTR Release Estimation Techniques; Part 4: Summary of Techniques for Releases from Products, Version 1.0 [Part 1]

The aim of this document is to identify relevant releases to the environment from the use phase of end-products, to present techniques to quantify the releases, as well as to provide information to OECD countries on how to include these releases into PRTRs if they so wish. This is Part 4 of the Resource Compendium of PRTR Release Estimation Techniques.

Related Documents

• releases from products: Part 2

Resource Compendium of PRTR Release Estimiation Techniques; Part 1: Summary of Point Source Techniques

The Resource Compendium of PRTR Release Estimation Techniques is the first in a series of documents created to help accomplish this goal. The intent of the Resource Compendium is to provide OECD countries with a basic information resource on estimation techniques typically used to quantify releases from point and diffuse sources and from transfers for a PRTR. It consists of three separate volumes: this is Part 1 which summarises

Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers (PRTRs): A Tool for Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development; Guidance Manual for Governments [Spanish]

Guidance manual published, in line with the Council Recommendation on Implementing Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers, by OECD for governments to develop and implement a PRTR scheme. (Spanish version)

Why Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers (PRTRs) Differ: A Review of National Programmes

A detailed review of the results of the survey undertaken by the OECD Secretariat on the status of implementation of the Council Recommendation on Implementing Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers in member countries.

Resource Compendium of PRTR Release Estimation Techniques; Part 4: Summary of Techniques for Releases from Products, Version 1.0 [Part 2]

The aim of this document is to identify relevant releases to the environment from the use phase of end-products, to present techniques to quantify the releases, as well as to provide information to OECD countries on how to include these releases into PRTRs if they so wish. This is Part 4 of the Resource Compendium of PRTR Release Estimation Techniques.

Related Documents

• release form products: Part 1

Considerations for Ensuring Quality PRTR Data

This document was published in 2008 on the considerations for ensuring quality PRTR data, and it examines the similarities and differences across countries in their requirements to collect and display high quality data necessary for an effective PRTR system.

Framework for Selecting and Applying PRTR Release Estimation Techniques

This document complements the Resource Compendium by providing information on general principles for producing release data and the selection and application of the various release estimation techniques to different industrial sectors.