Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ASTORIA GENERATING STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 7 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
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18-01 20TH AVE
ASTORIA, NY 11105
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- QUEENS County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 6 · last Aug 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 21, 2003
- Registry ID
- 110002093109
How This Compares
#366
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#542
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
3
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)
-36% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11 | — |
| 2016 | 9 | -19% |
| 2017 | 7 | -23% |
| 2018 | 13 | +91% |
| 2019 | 1 | -94% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1 | +11% |
| 2023 | 7 | +691% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 1, 2015 | Apr 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 1, 2015 | Feb 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 1, 2015 | Apr 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 1, 2015 | Feb 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2013 | Jun 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2013 | Jun 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2013 | Jun 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2013 | Jun 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2011 | Mar 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2011 | Mar 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 15, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 15, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 15, 2007 | Feb 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 15, 2007 | Feb 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2007 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 22, 2006 | Jul 27, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 22, 2006 | Jul 27, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 22, 2006 | Jul 27, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 22, 2006 | Jul 27, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 22, 2006 | Jul 27, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 22, 2006 | Jul 27, 2006 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 29, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 28, 2001 | Feb 13, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 28, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 28, 1999 | — | Open |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp. diff. between intake and discharge | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.60 deg F | 16.50 | +1% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +3% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between intake and discharge | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.80 deg F | 16.50 | +14% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.00 deg F | 94.00 | +1% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +37% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.10 mg/L | 15.00 | +141% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +11% | Feb 2017 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD096472758-001 · Mar 10, 2016
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00003055 · Sep 28, 2004
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00002051 · Aug 9, 2000
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