USAF NELLIS AFB
Quick Summary
- •Released 29,730 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 $11,100 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4350 GRISSOM AVE STE 101
NELLIS AFB, NV 89191
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- CLARK County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $11,100 · last Mar 1, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110022861704
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 33,426 | — |
| 2016 | 48,519 | +45% |
| 2017 | 29,730 | -39% |
| 2018 | 32,071 | +8% |
| 2019 | 40,281 | +26% |
| 2020 | 26,899 | -33% |
| 2021 | 25,260 | -6% |
| 2022 | 28,776 | +14% |
| 2023 | 17,318 | -40% |
| 2024 | 3,159 | -82% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 3,159 | — | — | 3,159 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 11,479 | — | — | 11,479 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 5,839 | 170 | — | 5,669 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 19,624 | — | — | 19,624 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 9,152 | 310 | — | 8,841 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 18,084 | — | — | 18,084 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 7,176 | 310 | — | 6,866 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 20,082 | — | — | 20,082 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 6,817 | 390 | — | 6,427 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 30,308 | — | — | 30,308 | — | |
| Lead | 9,973 | 521 | — | 9,451 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 25,446 | — | — | 25,446 | — | |
| Lead | 6,625 | 340 | — | 6,285 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 22,092 | — | — | 22,092 | — | |
| Lead | 7,633 | — | — | 7,633 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 29,644 | — | — | 29,644 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 13,465 | 69 | — | 13,396 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5,410 | 5,410 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 22,780 | — | — | 22,780 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 10,646 | 57 | — | 10,589 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 27, 2024 | Feb 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 27, 2024 | Feb 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 27, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Nov 3, 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 27, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 4, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 17, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 29, 2017 | Aug 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 2, 2016 | Mar 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 25, 2000 | Jun 28, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 16, 1999 | Jun 28, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 21, 1995 | Mar 22, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 15, 1994 | Feb 10, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 25, 1994 | May 27, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 7, 1992 | Jun 5, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 7, 1992 | Jun 5, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 18, 1990 | Apr 3, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 18, 1990 | Apr 3, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 10, 1987 | Jul 13, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 14, 1987 | Nov 30, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 14, 1987 | Nov 30, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 6, 1987 | Nov 30, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 4, 1987 | Apr 7, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 4, 1987 | Apr 7, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 12, 1987 | Mar 9, 1987 | 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.