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PPL COLSTRIP ROSEBUD POWER PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 115,960 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
18 SNIDER SUBDIVISION RD
COLSTRIP, MT 59323
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- ROSEBUD County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 11, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110041886144
How This Compares
#13
of 55 TRI reporters in MT
#248
of 584 TRI reporters in Utilities
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2023)
+29% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 172,067 | — |
| 2016 | 68,579 | -60% |
| 2017 | 115,960 | +69% |
| 2018 | 161,203 | +39% |
| 2019 | 163,798 | +2% |
| 2020 | 155,134 | -5% |
| 2021 | 184,455 | +19% |
| 2022 | 191,848 | +4% |
| 2023 | 221,624 | +16% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 133,454 | 13,346 | — | 120,108 | 78 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 61,330 | 61,330 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 15,137 | 1,514 | — | 13,623 | 8 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 3,815 | 382 | — | 3,433 | 3 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,791 | 379 | — | 3,412 | 2 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,911 | 352 | — | 2,559 | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,057 | 204 | — | 853 | 1 | |
| Manganese compounds | 128 | 128 | — | — | 66 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 110,455 | 11,046 | — | 99,410 | 196 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 59,195 | 59,195 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 13,052 | 1,302 | — | 11,750 | 20 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,036 | 303 | — | 2,733 | 6 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 2,775 | 278 | — | 2,497 | 7 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,341 | 294 | — | 2,047 | 5 | |
| Lead compounds | 866 | 184 | — | 682 | 2 | |
| Manganese compounds | 126 | 126 | — | — | 165 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 102,719 | 10,272 | — | 92,447 | 157 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 61,093 | 61,093 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 12,112 | 1,211 | — | 10,901 | 16 | |
| Copper compounds | 2,820 | 282 | — | 2,538 | 5 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 2,580 | 258 | — | 2,322 | 6 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,184 | 281 | — | 1,903 | 4 | |
| Lead compounds | 817 | 182 | — | 634 | 1 | |
| Manganese compounds | 130 | 130 | — | — | 132 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 84,841 | 8,484 | — | 76,357 | 274 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 53,199 | 53,199 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 10,029 | 1,000 | — | 9,029 | 28 | |
| Copper compounds | 2,333 | 233 | — | 2,100 | 8 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 2,131 | 213 | — | 1,918 | 10 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,807 | 235 | — | 1,572 | 6 | |
| Lead compounds | 680 | 155 | — | 524 | 2 | |
| Manganese compounds | 113 | 113 | — | — | 231 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 88,830 | 8,883 | — | 79,947 | 3,714 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 57,074 | 57,074 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 10,492 | 1,047 | — | 9,445 | 382 | |
| Copper compounds | 2,442 | 244 | — | 2,198 | 114 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 2,231 | 223 | — | 2,008 | 137 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,894 | 247 | — | 1,646 | 86 | |
| Lead compounds | 714 | 165 | — | 549 | 29 | |
| Manganese compounds | 122 | 122 | — | — | 3,133 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 82,481 | 8,248 | — | 74,233 | 12,385 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 62,058 | 62,058 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 9,743 | 973 | — | 8,771 | 1,273 | |
| Copper compounds | 2,267 | 227 | — | 2,040 | 380 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 2,072 | 207 | — | 1,865 | 456 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,769 | 240 | — | 1,529 | 285 | |
| Lead compounds | 679 | 170 | — | 510 | 95 | |
| Manganese compounds | 132 | 132 | — | — | 10,448 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 65,696 | 6,570 | — | 59,127 | 3,286 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 37,053 | 37,053 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 7,761 | 775 | — | 6,986 | 338 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,806 | 181 | — | 1,625 | 101 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 1,650 | 165 | — | 1,485 | 121 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,395 | 177 | — | 1,217 | 76 | |
| Lead compounds | 519 | 113 | — | 406 | 25 | |
| Manganese compounds | 79 | 79 | — | — | 2,772 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 62,941 | 62,941 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4,415 | 442 | — | 3,973 | 4,322 | |
| Zinc compounds | 544 | 52 | — | 492 | 444 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 162 | 80 | — | 82 | 99 | |
| Lead compounds | 145 | 118 | — | 27 | 33 | |
| Manganese compounds | 134 | 134 | — | — | 3,646 | |
| Copper compounds | 124 | 12 | — | 112 | 133 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 111 | 11 | — | 100 | 159 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 91,882 | 9,188 | — | 82,694 | 26,757 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 61,683 | 61,683 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 10,834 | 1,083 | — | 9,751 | 2,750 | |
| Copper compounds | 2,522 | 252 | — | 2,270 | 821 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 2,308 | 231 | — | 2,077 | 985 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,962 | 259 | — | 1,703 | 616 | |
| Lead compounds | 743 | 176 | — | 568 | 205 | |
| Manganese compounds | 132 | 132 | — | — | 22,572 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | 10,448 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 380 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 285 | — | — |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 12,385 | — | — |
| Vanadium compounds | — | 456 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 1,273 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 95 | — | — |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, INC.
BILLINGS, MT
|
Zinc compounds | — | 338 | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, INC.
BILLINGS, MT
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 3,286 | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, INC.
BILLINGS, MT
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 76 | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, INC.
BILLINGS, MT
|
Copper compounds | — | 101 | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, INC.
BILLINGS, MT
|
Lead compounds | — | 25 | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, INC.
BILLINGS, MT
|
Manganese compounds | — | 2,772 | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, INC.
BILLINGS, MT
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 121 | — | — |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly install/implement BMPs | Jan 11, 2023 | Mar 7, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly operate and maintain BMPs | Jan 11, 2023 | Mar 7, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Jan 11, 2023 | Mar 7, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 11, 2022 | May 12, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 11, 2021 | May 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2021 | Jan 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2021 | Jan 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2020 | Jan 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2020 | Jan 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2019 | Jan 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2019 | Jan 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2016 | Nov 18, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2016 | Nov 18, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2016 | Nov 18, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2016 | Nov 18, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly operate and maintain BMPs | Nov 19, 2014 | May 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly install/implement BMPs | Nov 19, 2014 | May 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Nov 19, 2014 | May 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Nov 19, 2014 | Dec 9, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | May 20, 2010 | Jul 29, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Maintain Records | May 20, 2010 | Mar 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly install/implement BMPs | May 20, 2010 | Mar 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Conduct Inspections | May 20, 2010 | Mar 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2009 | — | Open |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601332362 · Feb 6, 2018
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