Toxic chemical facilities, design

Article Exemptions. You do not have to factor into threshold or release determinations quantities of a listed toxic chemical contained In an article when that article is processed or used at your facility. An article is defined as a manufactured item that is formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture, that has end-use functions dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or design during end-use, and that does not release a toxic chemical under normal conditions of the processing or use of that item at the facility. 

Facilities to submit initial toxic chemical release forms to USEPA and designated stale officials [Section 313(a)]... 

In Design Considerations for Toxic Chemical and Explosives Facilities Scott, R., et al. ACS Symposium Series American Chemical Society Washington, DC, 1987. 

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