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TOXMAP now includes TRI 2011 data

By TOXMAP Admin on February 12, 2013 10:00 AM

February 12, 2013

TOXMAP now includes the 2011 Toxics Release Inventory data (TRI) (http://www.epa.gov/tri/tridata/tri11/nationalanalysis/index.htm).

TOXMAP maps the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemicals reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as required by the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA).

A complete list of TRI chemicals required to be reported to the EPA can be found at http://www.epa.gov/tri/trichemicals/index.htm.

TOXMAP now includes TRI 2010 data

By TOXMAP Admin on January 24, 2012 10:00 AM

January 24, 2012

TOXMAP now includes the 2010 Toxics Release Inventory data (TRI) (http://www.epa.gov/tri/tridata/tri10/nationalanalysis/index.htm).

TOXMAP maps the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemicals reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as required by the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA).

A complete list of TRI chemicals required to be reported to the EPA can be found at http://www.epa.gov/tri/trichemicals/index.htm.

TOXMAP now includes TRI 2009 data

By TOXMAP Admin on February 7, 2011 11:00 AM

February 7, 2011

TOXMAP now includes the 2009 Toxics Release Inventory data (TRI) (http://www.epa.gov/tri/NationalAnalysis/archive/index.html).

TOXMAP maps the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemicals reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as required by the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA).

A complete list of TRI chemicals required to be reported to the EPA can be found at http://www.epa.gov/tri/trichemicals/index.htm.

Updated Superfund, NCI Mortality data

By TOXMAP Admin on July 20, 2010 2:28 PM

July 26, 2010

TOXMAP now contains updated EPA Superfund National Priority List (NPL) data. TOXMAP also has updated NCI mortality data.

Other TOXMAP updates include:

TOXMAP now includes TRI 2008 data and results that can be displayed in Google

By TOXMAP Admin on January 19, 2010 10:00 AM

January 19, 2010

TOXMAP now includes the 2008 Toxics Release Inventory data (TRI) (http://www.epa.gov/tri/NationalAnalysis/archive/index.html).

Other TOXMAP updates include:
  • the ability to view search results in Google Maps and Google Earth; and
  • a new look for the TOXMAP FAQ.
TOXMAP maps the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemicals reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as required by the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA).

A complete list of TRI chemicals required to be reported to the EPA can be found at http://www.epa.gov/tri/trichemicals/index.htm.

Updated mortality data, new look for TOXMAP News

By TOXMAP Admin on July 6, 2009 10:00 AM

July 6, 2009

TOXMAP now has updated mortality data and a new look for TOXMAP News. News now uses the Movable Type blog software to manage its news. Other TOXMAP updates include:
  • the ability to enter map descriptions to saved search results;
  • the TOXMAP widget and toolbar; and
  • several bug fixes.

TOXMAP now includes 2007 TRI data, ability to save search results

By TOXMAP Admin on March 27, 2009 1:06 PM

March 23, 2009

TOXMAP now includes the 2007 Toxics Release Inventory data (TRI) (http://www.epa.gov/tri/NationalAnalysis/archive/index.html).

Other TOXMAP updates include the ability to:
  • save your search results to a comma-delimited file;
  • toggle county and Congressional district boundaries via "Reference Data" link; and
  • zoom to Indian reservations via "Zoom to a Place" link.
TOXMAP maps the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemicals reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as required by the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA).

A complete list of TRI chemicals required to be reported to the EPA can be found at http://www.epa.gov/tri/trichemicals/index.htm.

Improved user interface, updated mortality data, and addition of hospital locations in TOXMAP

By TOXMAP Admin on September 22, 2008 4:29 PM

September 22, 2008

TOXMAP now includes several interface improvements, updated mortality data, and names and locations of hospitals when the map is zoomed to the most detailed level. Hospital and other reference data can be hidden from maps via the "Reference Data" link.

Other recent changes include:

  • Ability to view TRI facilities reporting releases in a particular TRI year
  • Inclusion of links to TRI state fact sheets from EPA
  • Ability to zoom to US national parks via "Zoom to a Place"
  • Ability to toggle on and off the "auto-zoom" behavior in the main Search page
  • Section 508 compliance improvements

TOXMAP now includes 2006 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data

By TOXMAP Admin on April 14, 2008 4:32 PM

April 14, 2008

TOXMAP now includes the 2006 Toxics Release Inventory data (TRI) (http://www.epa.gov/tri/NationalAnalysis/archive/index.html). Health risk information links and EPA Environmental Health news have also been added.

TOXMAP maps the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemicals reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as required by the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA).

A complete list of TRI chemicals required to be reported to the EPA can be found at http://www.epa.gov/tri/trichemicals/index.htm.

New health data, roads in TOXMAP

By TOXMAP Admin on February 6, 2008 4:37 PM
February 6, 2008

TOXMAP now contains updated cancer and other mortality data. TOXMAP also now shows more detailed roads at a variety of map scales. Roads and other reference data can be hidden from maps via the Other Data subtab.

Other recent changes:

New in TOXMAP: more search options, geographic regions

By TOXMAP Admin on August 7, 2007 4:50 PM
August 7, 2007

TOXMAP now contains more search options and geographic regions. New features include:
  • More search options: search TOXMAP by CAS/RN, TRI facility name/ID, release medium, release year ranges, release amount, Superfund NPL site name/ID, and Hazard Ranking System (HRS) score.
  • Geographic regions: create your own geographic region, or select a pre-defined region from a list. Setting a geographic region limits search results to those inside the specified region. Regions can be saved for future access and a provided URL will start TOXMAP with your region already selected.
  • Regional TRI summary tables: view summary (aggregate) TRI release amounts for any geographic region
  • Updated Superfund data.

TOXMAP now includes 2005 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data

By TOXMAP Admin on April 13, 2007 3:54 PM

April 13, 2007

TOXMAP now includes the 2005 Toxics Release Inventory data (TRI) (http://www.epa.gov/tri/NationalAnalysis/archive/index.html). In addition, TOXMAP chemicals are now displayed in mixed case.

TOXMAP maps the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemicals reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as required by the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA).

A complete list of TRI chemicals required to be reported to the EPA can be found at http://www.epa.gov/tri/trichemicals/index.htm.

TOXMAP has improved location data

By TOXMAP Admin on November 7, 2006 3:55 PM
November 7, 2006

The EPA (http://www.epa.gov) recently released updated and more accurate TRI location data from its Facility Registry System (FRS) (http://www.epa.gov/frs/). TOXMAP has incorporated these changes, which correct many TRI location inaccuracies in the FRS. Such corrections will continue to be incorporated into TOXMAP as they become available.

See the TOXMAP FAQ about TRI location accuracy for more information.

New look for TOXMAP maps

By TOXMAP Admin on August 9, 2006 3:56 PM
August 9, 2006

TOXMAP's maps now have a more accurate appearance. For more information on how maps are drawn, see our FAQ.

Other new TOXMAP features include:
  • TRI releases summary table for each TRI facility showing all years and chemicals in table format;
  • Larger default maps (with the option for small maps);
  • Enhanced homepage map;
  • Auto-completion of chemical names in text entry fields (like Quick Search);
  • A "For Teachers" page that includes a downloadable sample assignment.

TOXMAP now includes 2004 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data

By TOXMAP Admin on April 13, 2006 3:57 PM

April 13, 2006

TOXMAP now includes the 2004 Toxics Release Inventory data (TRI) (http://www.epa.gov/tri/NationalAnalysis/archive/index.html).

Other TOXMAP updates include:
  • Direct links to TOXMAP and the MapIt button from TOXNET®/TRI now bring up TRI/Superfund combination maps;
  • The TOXMAP Tour has been updated to include Superfund features;
  • Redesigned "Health Data" page;
  • Metadata added to shapefile download.
TOXMAP maps the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemicals reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as required by the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA).

A complete list of TRI chemicals required to be reported to the EPA can be found at http://www.epa.gov/tri/trichemicals/index.htm.

New in TOXMAP: Superfund data

By TOXMAP Admin on March 1, 2006 3:58 PM
March 1, 2006

These new features were added to TOXMAP on March 1, 2006:
  • Superfund data: maps, chemical search, information, and related links
  • Additional demographic layers: age, gender, income, cancer mortality, disease mortality
  • "Map Controls" for easier one-click navigation
  • Expanded links to chemical resources
  • Glossary of terms

New in TOXMAP 2.4

By TOXMAP Admin on November 7, 2005 4:04 PM

July, 2005

TOXMAP now includes the 2003 Toxics Release Inventory Data (TRI).
http://www.epa.gov/tri/NationalAnalysis/archive/index.html

TOXMAP maps the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemicals reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as required by the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA).

A complete list of TRI chemicals required to be reported to the EPA can be found at http://www.epa.gov/tri/trichemicals/index.htm.

TOXMAP now includes 2003 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data

By TOXMAP Admin on July 11, 2005 4:05 PM

July, 2005

TOXMAP now includes the 2003 Toxics Release Inventory Data (TRI).
http://www.epa.gov/tri/NationalAnalysis/archive/index.html

TOXMAP maps the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemicals reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as required by the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA).

A complete list of TRI chemicals required to be reported to the EPA can be found at http://www.epa.gov/tri/trichemicals/index.htm.

TOXMAP now includes bar charts

By TOXMAP Admin on March 24, 2005 12:26 PM

March 24, 2005

In response to feedback from users, TOXMAP now includes bar charts.

*Users selecting the Facilities tab will see a bar chart for each facility showing up to five top emissions estimates by chemical name as reported annually to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

*Under the Releases tab, a bar chart shows the distribution medium for the emissions of the selected chemical (land, air, underground injection (U.I.), or water) by each facility.

*Information presented under the Trends tab shows a bar chart of emissions estimates for the most recent 15 years for the selected chemical, as reported annually to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

TOXMAP has added TRI 2002

By TOXMAP Admin on September 16, 2004 12:31 PM

September 16, 2004

TOXMAP has added TRI 2002; it now includes reporting years 1987-2002. TRI 2002 contains 93,380 records; TRI 1987-2002 has over 1.3 million records.

TOXMAP facilities maps and associated chemical summaries now include TRI 2002 data, the default file year for TOXMAP releases maps. Previous years can be selected via the "year" tabs on the Releases pages. TOXMAP trends maps also now include releases data from 2002.

At this time, TOXMAP uses reported on-site releases only.

TRI contains information on the annual estimated releases of toxic chemicals to the environment and is based upon data collected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

New design for TOXMAP

By TOXMAP Admin on June 19, 2004 12:33 PM

June 19, 2004

Thanks for your interest in TOXMAP!

If you're new to TOXMAP, we welcome you and look forward to your feedback.

If you've been using TOXMAP any time since its beta launch in January 2003, you should notice some changes to the design of this site. These changes were inspired by feedback from you and from usability testing we conducted.

Please let us know if you like the new design or if you have any trouble making your way around.

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