FORELAND REFINING CORP EAGLE SPRINGS REFINERY
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,755 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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HC 34 BOX 34830
ELY, NV 89301
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- WHITE PINE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324110
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 9, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110020516529
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,805 | — |
| 2016 | 1,639 | -9% |
| 2017 | 1,755 | +7% |
| 2018 | 1,695 | -3% |
| 2019 | 983 | -42% |
| 2020 | 2,342 | +138% |
| 2021 | 3,131 | +34% |
| 2022 | 3,202 | +2% |
| 2023 | 2,614 | -18% |
| 2024 | 3,429 | +31% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 3,354 | 3,354 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 57 | 57 | — | 0 | 9 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 11 | 11 | — | 0 | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 2,532 | 2,532 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 59 | 59 | — | 0 | 9 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 13 | 13 | — | 0 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 3,108 | 3,108 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 69 | 69 | — | 0 | 26 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 15 | 15 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 3,005 | 3,005 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 95 | 95 | — | 0 | 12 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 13 | 13 | — | 0 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 2,021 | 2,021 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 269 | 269 | — | 0 | 21 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 34 | 34 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 801 | 801 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 134 | 134 | — | 0 | 94 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 26 | 26 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1,466 | 1,466 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 122 | 122 | — | 0 | 3 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 80 | 80 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 25 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,465 | 1,465 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 161 | 161 | — | 0 | 33 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 92 | 92 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 37 | 37 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1,410 | 1,410 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 124 | 124 | — | — | 40 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 79 | 79 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1,508 | 1,508 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 163 | 163 | — | — | 15 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 93 | 93 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 41 | 41 | — | — | 47 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | 7,191 | — | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 421 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 1,976 | — | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 810 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Ethylbenzene | 6 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9 | — | — | — |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 9, 2016 | Jul 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 9, 2016 | Jul 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 9, 2016 | Jul 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 26, 2012 | Aug 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 26, 2012 | Aug 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 26, 2012 | Aug 6, 2012 | 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.