Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
DECORATIVE PANELS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 169,119 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 $73,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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416 FORD AVE.
ALPENA, MI 49707
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- ALPENA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321219
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 24, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $73,000 · last Nov 13, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000412170
How This Compares
#28
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#781
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.
12
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 (2015–2023)
-56% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 149,615 | — |
| 2016 | 141,687 | -5% |
| 2017 | 169,119 | +19% |
| 2018 | 152,551 | -10% |
| 2019 | 17,406 | -89% |
| 2020 | 134,986 | +676% |
| 2021 | 123,150 | -9% |
| 2022 | 78,561 | -36% |
| 2023 | 65,117 | -17% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 46,604 | 46,604 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,633 | 8,633 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,561 | 5,561 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 4,319 | 4,319 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 56,539 | 56,539 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 11,042 | 11,042 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,087 | 6,087 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 4,893 | 4,893 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 95,721 | 95,721 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 14,507 | 14,507 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,922 | 12,922 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 103,452 | 103,452 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 13,915 | 13,915 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,745 | 11,745 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 5,874 | 5,874 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 17,406 | 17,406 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 108,931 | 108,931 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 22,739 | 22,739 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,950 | 13,950 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 6,931 | 6,931 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 123,471 | 123,471 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 23,195 | 23,195 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 15,044 | 15,044 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 7,409 | 7,409 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 95,670 | 95,670 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 21,033 | 21,033 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 16,681 | 16,681 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 8,303 | 8,303 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 70,624 | 70,624 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 36,538 | 36,538 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 19,840 | 19,840 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 15,083 | 15,083 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 7,513 | 7,513 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 174 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | 18,490 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 68,199 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 80,621 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 21,827 |
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 | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Sep 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jul 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | May 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Mar 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Nov 21, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Jul 20, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jul 20, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jul 20, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Jul 20, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Sep 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 20, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 6, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Nov 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Jun 13, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Aug 11, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Aug 11, 2009 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.20 toxic | 1.00 | +220% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.70 toxic | 1.00 | +70% | May 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +5% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 toxic | 1.00 | +50% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 toxic | 1.00 | +20% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| TU Static 24 Hr Acute Pimephales promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.60 toxic | 1.00 | +60% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 kg/d | 0.20 | +85% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 mg/L | 0.30 | +14% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Toxicity, choice of species | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.10 toxic | 11.00 | +37% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.90 toxic | 1.00 | +390% | Nov 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2024-5003 · Nov 13, 2023
$73,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2024-5002 · Nov 9, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601852083 · Apr 30, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601721837 · Dec 20, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601309024 · Dec 6, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2017-5035 · Jun 14, 2017
$140,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2017-5032 · Jun 8, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2012-5018 · Apr 10, 2012
$128,305
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2010-2612 · Jul 15, 2010
$85,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MI-N00000432 · Apr 20, 1995
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MI-N00000567 · Dec 28, 1994
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case MI-N00000036 · Nov 17, 1986
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