Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NORTHWEST ETCH TECHNOLOGY INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 253 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.
- Address
-
2601 S HOOD ST
TACOMA, WA 98409
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- PIERCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332999
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 6, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 29, 1992
- Registry ID
- 110000490424
How This Compares
#170
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#8,826
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
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
8
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 (2015–2024)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 250 | — |
| 2016 | 250 | 0% |
| 2017 | 253 | +1% |
| 2018 | 253 | 0% |
| 2019 | 10 | -96% |
| 2020 | 1 | -89% |
| 2021 | 6 | +445% |
| 2023 | 10 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | -100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 253 | 3 | — | 250 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 253 | 3 | — | 250 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 250 | — | — | 250 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 250 | — | — | 250 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 12, 2023 | Feb 13, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 23, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 13, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 6, 2022 | Sep 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 20, 2021 | May 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Miscellaneous Units | Oct 20, 2021 | Sep 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 20, 2021 | Apr 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 23, 2021 | May 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 23, 2021 | Aug 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Miscellaneous Units | Apr 23, 2021 | Apr 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 14, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 14, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 14, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 14, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 14, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 15, 2013 | Sep 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 15, 2013 | Sep 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 15, 2013 | Sep 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 15, 2013 | Sep 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 15, 2013 | Sep 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 15, 2013 | Sep 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 15, 2013 | Sep 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 17, 2011 | Apr 10, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 17, 2011 | Apr 10, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 6, 2009 | May 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 6, 2009 | May 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 24, 2007 | Dec 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 24, 2007 | Jan 24, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Miscellaneous Units | Oct 24, 2007 | Jan 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 24, 1998 | Jun 24, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 5, 1998 | Jul 6, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 29, 1992 | Jul 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 19, 1992 | Jul 4, 1994 | Resolved |
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-WAD988478723-001 · May 24, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD988478723-000 · Apr 2, 1992
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