# Report Hydrogen Sulfide Release: EPA Reinstates Toxics Inventory

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/11/report-hydrogen-sulfide-release-epa-reinstates-toxics-inventory/
- Published: 2011-11-05T21:03:56-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reinstated the Toxics
Release Inventory (TRI) reporting requirements for hydrogen sulfide. This decision
also follows a petition. One that was also filed by several environmental groups.
For they were all calling for the reinstatement of the [reporting requirements](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/03/mancomm-green-safety-edition-digital-compliance-made-easy/).
So then the report occurred. Now their hydrogen sulfide release was brought under
report requirements.

### Report Hydrogen Sulfide Release: It’s A Toxic Gas

Hydrogen sulfide is a toxic gas. One most commonly that can cause serious health
problems when inhaled. It is also commonly found in oil and gas production. Moreover
it can be released into the air. Especially during drilling and fracking operations.

### Reinstatement of Reporting Hydrogen Sulfide Requirements

First of all, the EPA’s decision to reinstate the TRI reporting requirements for
hydrogen sulfide most importantly means something.  Now those companies that produce
or use the gas will be required to report. Most importantly, that’s all of their
releases and to the public. This information will be available on the EPA’s TRI 
website. Thereby allowing concerned citizens to monitor the releases in their communities.

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### Environmental Groups Welcome the Decision

For several [environmental groups](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/01/epa-releases-2010-toxics-release-inventory-national-analysis/)
have welcomed the EPA’s decision. For they are stating that it will help to protect
the health of communities. That’s especially near oil and gas operations. They also
believe that it will encourage companies to reduce their releases. That’s especially
of hydrogen sulfide and other toxic gases.

### Conclusion

The reinstatement of the TRI reporting requirements for hydrogen sulfide is a positive
step. That’s especially towards protecting public health and the environment. By
requiring companies to report their releases, concerned citizens can stay informed.
Moreover and hold companies accountable for their actions.

The answers, as well as other air quality information, will be available  at community
information centers in North Birmingham. That’s as well as on the internet:

#### _North Birmingham Regional Branch Library_

_2501 31st Ave North_

_Birmingham, Ala 35207_

_Hours: Mon.-Tues. 9-8; Wed.-Sat. 9-6; Sun. 2-6(205) 226-4025_

_The Hudson K-8 School Library
 3300 Shuttlesworth Drive Birmingham, Ala, 35207 
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 – 3 205-231-3000 Contact the school prior to visiting
to confirm that the library is available

JCDH’s [website](https://www.jcdh.org/): http://www.jcdh.org
 EPA’s website: [http://www.epa.gov/region4/air/airtoxic/monitor.htm](http://www.epa.gov/region4/air/airtoxic/monitor.htm)

The information centers and web sites are being established to support community
involvement and awareness concerning air quality issues and studies in the area,
and will be updated periodically with additional information concerning North Birmingham
air quality issues.

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