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ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS OPERATIONS LLC, ALLEGANY BALLISTICS

Quick Summary

  • Released 3,306 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 $3,150,000 in total penalties since records began.
  • Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
ALLEGHENY BALLISTICS LAB
ROCKET CENTER, WV 26726
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County
MINERAL County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
336415
Inspections
9 · last Sep 24, 2025
Total Penalties
$3,150,000 · last May 17, 2021
Registry ID
110000345010

How This Compares

#81 of 158 TRI reporters in WV
#5,588 of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing

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
10
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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 (2015–2024) +901% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 3,761
2016 4,262 +13%
2017 3,306 -22%
2018 8,025 +143%
2019 14,052 +75%
2020 33,175 +136%
2021 31,145 -6%
2022 31,365 +1%
2023 44,431 +42%
2024 37,660 -15%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Aluminum (fume or dust) 30,435 30,435 5,109
Manganese compounds 3,363 3,363 40,152
Copper compounds 1,816 1,816 171,963
Dichloromethane 1,645 1,645 1,243 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 386 386 3,595
Nitroglycerin 15 15 642

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Aluminum (fume or dust) 37,519 37,519 18,648
Manganese compounds 2,721 2,721 29,661
Dichloromethane 2,172 2,172 817 ♦ Carcinogen
Copper compounds 1,467 1,467 127,970
Lead compounds 537 537 5,206
Nitroglycerin 15 15 1,359

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Aluminum (fume or dust) 23,090 23,090 5,286
Dichloromethane 3,904 3,904 1,460 ♦ Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 2,551 2,551 31,116
Copper compounds 1,376 1,376 134,059
Lead compounds 429 429 1,968
Nitroglycerin 15 15 451

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Aluminum (fume or dust) 22,625 22,625 5,330
Dichloromethane 4,143 4,143 983 ♦ Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 2,500 2,500 30,584
Copper compounds 1,350 1,350 138,021
Lead compounds 512 512 2,255
Nitroglycerin 15 15 681

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Aluminum (fume or dust) 24,869 24,869 2,950
Dichloromethane 3,590 3,590 1,130 ♦ Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 2,745 2,745 24,523
Copper compounds 1,483 1,483 114,463
Lead compounds 473 473 1,676
Nitroglycerin 15 15 655

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Aluminum (fume or dust) 9,839 9,839 2,990
Dichloromethane 2,500 2,500 840 ♦ Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 845 845 20,174
Copper compounds 458 458 101,918
Lead compounds 395 395 1,193
Nitroglycerin 15 15 540

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Aluminum (fume or dust) 4,090 4,090 985
Dichloromethane 2,870 2,870 1,385 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 559 559 1,541
Manganese compounds 320 320 25,676
Copper compounds 171 171 134,103
Nitroglycerin 15 15 575

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Dichloromethane 2,350 2,350 1,850 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 480 480 577
Manganese compounds 300 300 12,545
Copper compounds 161 161 72,703
Nitroglycerin 15 15 405

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Dichloromethane 3,735 3,735 1,300 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 480 480 450
Manganese compounds 20 20 9,118
Nitroglycerin 15 15 303
Copper compounds 12 12 59,475

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Dichloromethane 3,205 3,205 850 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 474 474 1,439
Manganese compounds 40 40 6,820
Copper compounds 27 27 47,503
Nitroglycerin 15 15 355

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
Aluminum (fume or dust) 59,891
Manganese compounds 40,123
Dichloromethane 24,960 1,243
Copper compounds 171,948
Nitroglycerin 9,436

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
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Aluminum (fume or dust) 3,880
ARCWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL (FORMERLY HERITAGE)
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Aluminum (fume or dust) 1,229
ARCWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL (FORMERLY HERITAGE)
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Copper compounds 15
MILLER'S QUALITY RECYCLING
BEDFORD, PA
Copper compounds 171,948
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Dichloromethane 1,243
ARCWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL (FORMERLY HERITAGE)
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Lead compounds 28
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Lead compounds 3,568
ARCWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL (FORMERLY HERITAGE)
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Manganese compounds 29
MILLER'S QUALITY RECYCLING
BEDFORD, PA
Manganese compounds 40,123
ARCWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL (FORMERLY HERITAGE)
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Nitroglycerin 642

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 Management Practice Violations - Violation of a milestone in an order Jul 11, 2024 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General May 15, 2024 May 15, 2024 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Jul 31, 2019 Aug 1, 2019 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jul 31, 2019 Aug 30, 2019 Resolved
caa FRV May 10, 2019 Open
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Aug 15, 2017 Aug 15, 2017 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information May 5, 2016 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General May 5, 2016 Open
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Changes to Permits May 5, 2016 Open
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers May 5, 2016 Open
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures May 5, 2016 Open
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards May 5, 2016 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Oct 1, 2015 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Oct 1, 2015 Open
rcra Violation of a permit condition or requirement Jul 30, 2015 Sep 16, 2015 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jul 1, 2015 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jan 1, 2015 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Oct 1, 2014 Open
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Jul 30, 2014 Sep 22, 2014 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jul 30, 2014 Sep 22, 2014 Resolved
rcra Violation of a permit condition or requirement Jul 30, 2014 Jul 31, 2014 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Jul 30, 2014 Jul 30, 2014 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jul 30, 2014 Sep 22, 2014 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Sep 5, 2013 Nov 13, 2013 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Sep 5, 2013 Nov 13, 2013 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Sep 5, 2013 Nov 13, 2013 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Sep 5, 2013 Nov 13, 2013 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Sep 5, 2013 Nov 13, 2013 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Mar 31, 2011 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Dec 31, 2010 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Sep 30, 2010 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jun 30, 2010 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Mar 31, 2010 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Dec 31, 2009 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Oct 19, 2009 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported May 4, 2009 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jul 19, 2007 Jul 19, 2007 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jun 22, 2005 Jun 22, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners Jan 12, 2000 Dec 11, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Jan 12, 2000 Dec 11, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Jan 12, 2000 Dec 11, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Mar 17, 1997 May 22, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Sep 19, 1996 Sep 30, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jul 9, 1996 Dec 4, 2002 Resolved
rcra Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) Mar 7, 1996 May 6, 1996 Resolved
rcra Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) Jan 30, 1996 Sep 3, 1996 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Thermal Treatment Oct 12, 1993 Nov 8, 1995 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Thermal Treatment Jun 30, 1993 Nov 8, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Mar 31, 1992 Aug 4, 1993 Resolved

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
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 38.00 mg/L 36.00 +6% Jan 2026 Open
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 25.00 mg/L 18.00 +39% Jan 2026 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 25.00 mg/L 21.00 +19% Dec 2025 Open
Copper, total recoverable DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.02 mg/L 0.01 +51% Dec 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2.54 kg/d 0.73 +250% Dec 2025 Open
Copper, total recoverable DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.03 mg/L 0.03 +21% Dec 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2.54 kg/d 0.24 +957% Dec 2025 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2.35 kg/d 0.24 +876% Nov 2025 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2.35 kg/d 0.73 +223% Nov 2025 Open
Phosphorus, total [as P] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.29 kg/d 0.23 +25% Jul 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 33.00 mg/L 12.00 +175% May 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 33.00 mg/L 16.00 +106% May 2025 Open
Copper, total recoverable DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.07 mg/L 0.01 +371% Apr 2025 Open
Copper, total recoverable DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.07 mg/L 0.03 +136% Apr 2025 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 35.80 mg/L 15.00 +139% Mar 2025 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 35.80 mg/L 30.00 +19% Mar 2025 Open
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.04 mg/L 0.02 +197% Feb 2025 Open
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.04 mg/L 0.04 +11% Feb 2025 Open
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.30 mg/L 0.06 +440% Jul 2024 Open
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.06 mg/L 0.02 +309% Jul 2024 Open
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.17 mg/L 0.06 +200% Jun 2024 Open
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.04 mg/L 0.02 +179% Jun 2024 Open
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.34 mg/L 0.06 +518% May 2024 Open
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.07 mg/L 0.02 +398% May 2024 Open
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.11 mg/L 0.02 +624% Apr 2024 Open
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.24 mg/L 0.06 +336% Apr 2024 Open
Iron, total recoverable DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2.30 mg/L 0.90 +156% Feb 2024 Open
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.04 mg/L 0.02 +167% Feb 2024 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 36.50 mg/L 30.00 +22% Feb 2024 Open
Aluminum, total recoverable DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1.60 mg/L 0.38 +321% Feb 2024 Open
Aluminum, total recoverable DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1.60 mg/L 1.20 +33% Feb 2024 Open
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.06 mg/L 0.04 +40% Jan 2024 Open
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.03 mg/L 0.02 +130% Jan 2024 Open
Zinc, total recoverable DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.10 mg/L 0.08 +22% Dec 2023 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 44.00 mg/L 21.00 +110% Nov 2023 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 44.00 mg/L 17.00 +159% Nov 2023 Open
Chloride [as Cl] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 106.00 mg/L 101.00 +5% Nov 2023 Open
Chloride [as Cl] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 108.00 mg/L 101.00 +7% Sep 2023 Open
Zinc, total recoverable DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.27 mg/L 0.23 +19% Jul 2023 Open
Phosphorus, total [as P] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.26 kg/d 0.23 +13% Jul 2023 Open
Zinc, total recoverable DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.27 mg/L 0.08 +246% Jul 2023 Resolved
Zinc, total recoverable DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.10 mg/L 0.08 +28% Feb 2023 Resolved
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.16 mg/L 0.04 +290% Sep 2022 Open
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.16 mg/L 0.02 +940% Sep 2022 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 49.60 mg/L 30.00 +65% Sep 2022 Open
Phosphorus, total [as P] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.27 kg/d 0.23 +16% Jul 2022 Open
Chloride [as Cl] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 232.00 mg/L 202.00 +15% Jul 2022 Open
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.07 mg/L 0.04 +64% Apr 2022 Open
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.07 mg/L 0.02 +337% Apr 2022 Open
Perchlorate [ClO4] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.02 mg/L 0.02 +9% Mar 2022 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.

FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-WV0170023691-001 · Jun 4, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2021-0024 · May 17, 2021
$350,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1995-0294 · Aug 29, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3601866248 · May 10, 2019
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case WV-N00000476 · Feb 24, 2009
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case WV-N00000475 · May 5, 2008
Judicial
· Case 03-2006-0302 · Dec 20, 2007
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case WV-N00000219 · Oct 7, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1996-0332 · Feb 11, 1998
$86,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-WV0170023691-000 · Sep 6, 1996
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1996-0113 · Apr 17, 1996

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