Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council

What Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council does

The Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC) is a nonprofit environmental coalition founded in 1995 that develops consensus-based technical guidance, training, and educational resources on innovative environmental cleanup and remediation technologies. Operating as a program of the Environmental Research Institute of the States (ERIS), a 501(c)(3) affiliated with the Environmental Council of States (ECOS), ITRC serves state environmental agencies across all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, federal agencies including EPA, DoD, and DOE, the private sector, and academia. Since inception ITRC has published over 150 guidance documents (spanning PFAS, vapor intrusion, biological contaminants of emerging concern, 6PPD, microplastics, passive sampling, mining waste, and underwater munitions) and trained over 200,000 environmental professionals via its partnership with U.S. EPA's CLU-IN platform, annual meetings, and online resources.

ITRC's core products are consensus guidance documents, toolkits (e.g., Vapor Intrusion Toolkit released January 2026), fact sheets, technology information sheets, checklists, and Project Team outputs developed collaboratively by volunteer members. Collaboration occurs through a Member365 portal and Microsoft Teams environment. The organization does not sell software; its distributed outputs are freely accessible online and monetized indirectly through training, events, and the paid Industry Affiliates Program. The most recent guidance refresh includes a new AI/ML in the Environmental Field Project Team (publication targeted end of 2027), reflecting an explicit strategic push into adjacent technical areas.

ITRC monetizes through two primary streams: (1) tiered Industry Affiliates Program membership dues ($275 for 1-5 employees up to $8,250 for 75+ employees, with Platinum at $25,000 and Gold at $15,000), paid by over 100 private companies including bp, Chevron, Shell, ExxonMobil, AECOM, Arcadis, Battelle, Jacobs, and others; and (2) federal grants and cooperative agreements from DoD, DOE, and EPA. Government agencies, academia, and the public receive free membership. Day-to-day operations are run by a lean staff (Director, Senior Project Manager, two Project Managers, one contract Program Manager) with broader execution carried out by volunteers from member organizations.

Name

Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council

Legal name

Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council

Website

https://itrcweb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ITRC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition that develops consensus-based technical guidance and training on innovative environmental remediation technologies, serving state and federal environmental regulators, the private sector, and academia across all 50 U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Technical Guidance and Training

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) & Regulatory Reference (OSHA, EPA, Risk) (EDAGAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• Environmental technical guidance
• Consensus-based guidance documents
• Remediation technology training
• Emerging contaminants research
• Regulatory guidance documents

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Industry Affiliates Program Membership Dues: Private sector companies and trade associations pay annual membership dues based on employee count to participate in ITRC Project Teams and Programs. Tiers range from $275 for 1-5 employees to $8,250 for 75+ employees, with Platinum at $25,000 and Gold at $15,000.
2. Federal and State Agency Support: ITRC receives support from U.S. federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and Environmental Protection Agency through grants and cooperative agreements managed by ERIS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ITRC develops and publishes consensus-based technical and regulatory guidance documents, fact sheets, toolkits, and training resources on innovative environmental technologies and emerging contaminants (e.g., PFAS, vapor intrusion, microplastics, 6PPD). It operates as a multi-stakeholder coalition of state environmental agencies, federal agencies (EPA, DoD, DOE), private sector firms, and academia, delivering online and in-person training, convening project teams, and maintaining an extensive free online library of guidance. Private sector participation is monetized through a tiered Industry Affiliates Program with annual membership dues.

Product overview

ITRC is a national coalition that develops consensus-based technical guidance documents, training programs, and educational resources focused on reducing barriers to deploying innovative environmental technologies. The organization offers a portfolio of guidance products including the Vapor Intrusion Toolkit, PFAS Technical and Regulatory Guidance, Biological Contaminants of Emerging Concern (BioCEC), 6PPD guidance, Passive Sampling guidance, and the Microplastics Outreach Toolkit. ITRC's work is organized through Project Teams (such as AI/ML in Environmental Field, PFAS Treatment Technologies, Green and Sustainable Chemistry, and Underwater Munitions) that develop guidance documents, fact sheets, and training resources. The organization also delivers online training via partnership with U.S. EPA CLU-IN and provides a mentorship program through the Emerging Environmental Leaders Forum. ITRC is a program of the Environmental Research Institute of the States (ERIS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliated with the Environmental Council of States (ECOS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Industry Affiliates Program (IAP): Program providing opportunities for private sector companies, trade associations, for-profit organizations and their employees to actively participate on ITRC Programs and Project Teams.
• State Engagement Program (SEP)
• Emerging Environmental Leaders Forum

Products and services

• Vapor Intrusion Toolkit Consensus-based technical and regulatory guidance on vapor intrusion, replacing three previous ITRC documents. Includes guidance, fact sheets, technology information sheets, checklists, and training resources for environmental regulators, consultants, and stakeholders evaluating vapor intrusion risk and mitigation.
• PFAS Technical and Regulatory Guidance Comprehensive online resource including a Technical and Regulatory Guidance Document, fact sheets, training resources, and data tables covering PFAS science and practice for environmental professionals and regulators.
• Biological Contaminants of Emerging Concern (BioCEC) Guidance document for identifying and evaluating biological contaminants and pathogens in water, soil, air, and waste, built upon the One Health framework and the CEC Framework (2023), targeting state environmental and health agencies, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Reuse of Solid Mining Waste Guidance document covering mining waste characterization, regulatory considerations, potential applications, and case studies for reuse of solid mining waste, intended for state regulators, environmental consultants, and mining stakeholders.
• 6PPD and 6PPD-q Guidance Guidance document on 6PPD (tire anti-degradant) and 6PPD-q, covering effects, toxicity, occurrence, measurement, and mitigation measures for these environmental contaminants, intended to inform future policies and regulations.
• Passive Sampling Technology Update Updated guidance evaluating 24 passive sampling technologies and their application to all phases of environmental remediation, combining previous ITRC passive sampling documents for regulators and practitioners.
• Microplastics Outreach Toolkit Outreach toolkit including fact sheets, presentations, and materials to help regulators communicate microplastics issues to the general public, the scientific community, and decision-makers.
• Contaminants of Emerging Concern Framework Framework document including a white paper and fact sheets to help environmental regulatory agencies identify, evaluate, and communicate risks of emerging contaminants.
• Online Training Program Web-based training webinars and archived sessions delivered in partnership with U.S. EPA CLU-IN, providing technical and regulatory information based on ITRC team products to environmental professionals nationwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200,000 environmental professionals trained since 1995
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, historical and flagship.

• Environmental Research Institute of the States (ERIS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999ITRC is a program of ERIS, a 501(c)(3) education and research nonprofit corporation. ERIS manages ITRC in accordance with ERIS Bylaws and provides organizational infrastructure, staffing, and financial management. ERIS is an affiliate of the Environmental Council of States (ECOS).
• Environmental Council of States (ECOS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999ECOS is the national nonprofit, nonpartisan association of state and territorial environmental agency leaders. ITRC operates as an affiliated program of ECOS through ERIS, with state environmental agencies being the primary beneficiaries and participants in ITRC programs.
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CLU-INcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998ITRC partners with U.S. EPA's Clean Up Information Network (CLU-IN) to deliver web-based training webinars. CLU-IN hosts ITRC's archived training recordings and provides technical infrastructure for training delivery.
• U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoD has been a foundational partner since ITRC's inception in the 1990s. DoD provides funding support, participates in project teams, and has identified over 450 underwater munitions response sites covering more than 10 million acres. Multiple DoD representatives serve on ITRC's Board of Advisors.
• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOE has been a partner since ITRC's founding. DOE Office of Environmental Management provides funding support, and DOE representatives participate in project teams and Board of Advisors. DOE awarded a non-competitive financial assistance grant to ERIS.
• Western Governors' AssociationhistoricalStrategic or Co-development PartnerITRC was created in 1995 by the Committee to Develop On-Site Innovative Technologies under the Western Governors' Association. WGA initially managed the ITRC Workgroup before transitioning management to ERIS in 1999.
• State Environmental Agencies (SEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe State Engagement Program (SEP) connects ITRC with state environmental agencies through appointed Points of Contact (POCs) from all 50 states and DC. State POCs ensure ITRC resources are disseminated in their states and recruit state members to project teams.
• bpflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partnerbp is a Platinum member of ITRC's Industry Affiliates Program and serves as an IAP Liaison. bp contributes expertise to project teams and participates in ITRC governance through Board of Advisors representation.
• ChevronflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerChevron is a Platinum member of ITRC's Industry Affiliates Program. As a major energy company, Chevron contributes technical expertise to environmental remediation project teams and guidance development.
• ShellflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerShell is a Platinum member of ITRC's Industry Affiliates Program, contributing to environmental technology guidance development through project team participation.
• ExxonMobilflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExxonMobil is a Gold member of ITRC's Industry Affiliates Program, participating in project teams and supporting ITRC's mission to advance innovative environmental technologies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Ground Water Association (NGWA): NGWA is a membership-based nonprofit that develops technical guidance, training, and certification for groundwater professionals. It is comparable to ITRC because it serves a closely overlapping audience (state groundwater regulators, consultants, federal partners) with consensus-based standards and educational programming.
• Battelle Memorial Institute: Battelle is both an ITRC IAP member and a leading environmental R&D organization that publishes technical guidance, conducts applied research, and supports federal environmental programs. It is comparable because it produces similar environmental science and remediation guidance content consumed by the same regulators and consultants.
• Water Research Foundation (WRF): WRF is a nonprofit research organization that funds and disseminates applied drinking water and wastewater research to utilities, regulators, and consultants. It is comparable to ITRC because it produces consensus-driven technical guidance for water-sector professionals and is funded through a combination of utility/government contributions and member dues.
• Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO): ASTSWMO is a national association of state solid waste and remediation officials that develops technical guidance, policy positions, and training for state environmental staff. It is highly comparable because it operates the same state-led consensus model as ITRC and shares an audience (state environmental agencies) and several staff connections (e.g., ITRC Director Charles Reyes previously spent 14 years at ASTSWMO).

Broad incumbents

• Environmental Council of the States (ECOS): ECOS is the national nonprofit association of state environmental agency leaders and ITRC's parent-affiliate through ERIS. It is directly comparable because it convenes state environmental regulators, shapes national policy positions, and provides the institutional framework within which ITRC's State Engagement Program operates.
• ASTM International: ASTM develops consensus-based technical standards across industries including environmental testing and remediation. It is a peer because, like ITRC, it convenes multi-stakeholder committees (government, industry, academia) to produce guidance that regulators and practitioners reference in approvals.
• U.S. EPA Clean Up Information Network (CLU-IN): EPA's CLU-IN is the federal hub for environmental remediation training, technology, and regulatory information. It is a peer because ITRC hosts its training archives on CLU-IN and they both serve the same environmental professional audience with remediation-focused guidance and webinars.

Regional players

• Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA): SWANA is a member-based nonprofit that provides training, certification, and technical resources for the solid waste and recycling industry. It is comparable to ITRC because it combines membership dues, training delivery, and technical guidance development for environmental professionals, particularly around waste-related topics (e.g., mining waste, solid waste) that overlap ITRC's portfolio.
• Environmental & Energy Study Institute (EESI): EESI is a nonprofit that provides briefings, reports, and educational resources on environmental policy to U.S. federal policymakers and the public. It is comparable to ITRC in operating as an educational nonprofit serving environmental policy/regulatory audiences, though its primary focus is policy education rather than technical remediation guidance.

Emerging players

• Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC): SETAC is a global nonprofit that convenes scientists, regulators, and industry to develop technical guidance on environmental toxicology and chemistry. It is comparable to ITRC because it publishes peer-reviewed technical guidance on contaminants (including PFAS and emerging contaminants) for an overlapping regulatory and consulting audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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