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ITRC produces documents and training courses that broaden and deepen technical knowledge and expedite quality regulatory decision making, while protecting human health and the environment. The ITRC Website provides access to these documents and training courses. Portions of the ITRC Website provide the opportunity for ITRC Members to identify and contact other ITRC Members. Information provided in the ITRC Website is provided as-is, and there is no guarantee or warranty that such information is accurate, up-to-date or complete.

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Documents, training curricula, and other print or electronic materials created by the Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (“ITRC” and such materials are referred to as “ITRC Materials”) are the property of ITRC under United States intellectual property law and international conventions. ITRC Materials, such as information from ITRC documents, ITRC training slides, and graphics from documents or other print or electronic materials, may not be used for profit. ITRC Materials can be used for educational and training purposes with the conditions outlined below. If you have a question regarding proper use of ITRC Materials, please contact the ITRC Director at 202-266-4939 or itrc@itrcweb.org.

ITRC Materials can be used for educational and training purposes with the following conditions (use of ITRC Materials for profit is not permitted):

1. Proper attribution and credit to ITRC must be given (the proper reference for each ITRC document is listed in the document forward);
2. Content or format must not be changed from that published by ITRC;
3. The ITRC disclaimer should be included or presented (see below for disclaimer
   language); and
4. If the use is not sanctioned by ITRC, state that the use is not sanctioned by ITRC and the user is not providing an ITRC-sanctioned activity. ITRC requests that the user make a statement such as: “While I am using materials produced by ITRC, today’s presentation is not an official ITRC training course and this training course (or “presentation” as appropriate) as a whole has not been reviewed or approved by ITRC.”

The rights provided herein for use of ITRC Materials is a limited license, and ITRC reserves the right to revoke such license at any time if it determines in its discretion that use of the ITRC Materials does not comply with ITRC’s Terms or applicable law. Please note that some ITRC Materials belong to other providers and, in such cases, permission to use such information should be obtained directly from the appropriate author.

Standard Disclaimer

The following disclaimer should be inserted into or referenced in all ITRC Materials:

The information provided in documents, guidance materials, fact sheets, training curricula, websites, webinars, videos, online tools, and other print or electronic resources created or distributed by the Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (“ITRC”) (collectively “ITRC Materials”) is intended solely as a general reference to assist regulators, practitioners, and other stakeholders in evaluating and implementing environmental practices, technologies, and approaches.

ITRC Materials are developed through collaborative efforts involving representatives from government agencies, private sector organizations, industry, academia, nongovernmental organizations, and other interested parties. Participation in the development of ITRC Materials does not constitute endorsement of all content by any individual, employer, agency, organization, or affiliated entity.

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ITRC strives to provide information that is accurate and reliable as of the date of publication. However, ITRC Materials are provided “as is,” and users are solely responsible for evaluating the accuracy, completeness, relevance, and applicability of the information to their circumstances. Regulations, policies, scientific understanding, technologies, and industry practices may change after publication. Users should independently verify that information remains current before relying upon it.

ITRC Materials may not address all applicable health, safety, environmental, legal, or regulatory considerations associated with a particular technology, condition, site, or application. Users are responsible for determining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, standards, permits, and other requirements. ITRC recommends consulting applicable statutes, regulations, standards, manufacturers, suppliers, safety data sheets, and qualified professionals regarding specific circumstances.

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Reference in ITRC Materials to any commercial product, process, technology, service, manufacturer, vendor, trademark, or trade name does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation, approval, or favoring by ITRC, ERIS, or ECOS. The inclusion of such references is for informational purposes only.

ITRC allows the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the development of its materials, including brainstorming, research support, information synthesis, language editing, formatting, and the creation of illustrative graphics or figures.

All content included in ITRC Materials requires human review and oversight. Authors and contributors remain solely responsible for verifying the accuracy, completeness, appropriateness, and integrity of all content contained in ITRC Materials.

ITRC Materials may be revised, updated, replaced, or withdrawn at any time without notice.

Funding Acknowledgement

These materials were prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof.

The ITRC Membership Code of Conduct details the expectations and obligations of ITRC Team membership. All ITRC members, as well as staff and contractors, are required to conduct themselves consistent with the ITRC Code of Conduct. Members must review and agree to the ITRC Code of Conduct annually upon membership registration.

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