A PRTR can provide data about accidental releases
A PRTR can provide data about accidental releases such as spills or emissions arising from a fire at an industrial facility. Moreover, PRTR data can aid in debates about land-use planning and in licencing decisions for various types of potential sources of pollutants ranging from giant facilities to smali- and medium-sized firms. Also, an internationally compatible register system could be beneficial in setting and monitoring international goals and commitments. Sharing collected data can help countries maximise risk-reduction efforts.
Finally, the existence of a PRTR can serve as a major driving force for pollution reduction throughout many sectors of the economy. In fact, dissemination of PRTR data has led to a competition among generators of pollutants to reduce these releases. After all, no one wants to be perceived by the generał public as a wilful spoiler of the emdronment or contributor to possible adverse health effects.