Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
RAINIER PLYWOOD
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,005 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
-
624 E 15TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98421
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- PIERCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322299
- Inspections
- 8 · last Nov 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 18, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110001916767
How This Compares
#99
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#5,327
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
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 (2015–2024)
-28% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,176 | — |
| 2016 | 3,670 | -12% |
| 2017 | 4,005 | +9% |
| 2018 | 3,926 | -2% |
| 2020 | 3,716 | — |
| 2021 | 3,275 | -12% |
| 2022 | 2,747 | -16% |
| 2023 | 2,727 | -1% |
| 2024 | 2,991 | +10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,561 | 2,561 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 222 | 222 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 208 | 208 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,336 | 2,336 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 202 | 202 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 189 | 189 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,352 | 2,352 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 204 | 204 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 191 | 191 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,802 | 2,802 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 244 | 244 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 229 | 229 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,137 | 3,137 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 323 | 323 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 256 | 256 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,315 | 3,315 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 341 | 341 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 270 | 270 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,414 | 3,414 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 330 | 330 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 261 | 261 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,122 | 3,122 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 306 | 306 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 242 | 242 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,590 | 3,590 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 327 | 327 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 259 | 259 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | 33,348 | 52,106 |
| Phenol | — | — | 88,927 | 138,949 |
| Methanol | — | — | 409,762 | 640,254 |
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 | May 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 28, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 21, 2013 | Jun 26, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 21, 2013 | Jun 26, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 18, 2009 | Sep 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 18, 2009 | Sep 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 18, 2009 | Sep 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 18, 2009 | Sep 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jun 18, 2009 | Sep 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 18, 2009 | Sep 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 3, 2000 | Jan 17, 2001 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +14% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +14% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +27% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +27% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.12 | +92% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +80% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +267% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +109% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +11% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +11% | Sep 2018 | 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-WAD988506010-001 · Aug 20, 2009
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2006-0346 · Sep 27, 2006
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