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DOMTAR PAPER COMPANY, LLC - KINGSPORT MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 942,696 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 $35,360 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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100 CLINCHFIELD STREET
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
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- SULLIVAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322130
- Inspections
- 9 · last Sep 17, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $35,360 · last Mar 6, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000372329
How This Compares
#18
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#224
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.
5
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
9
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-96% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,120,164 | — |
| 2016 | 863,359 | -23% |
| 2017 | 942,696 | +9% |
| 2018 | 749,384 | -21% |
| 2019 | 659,159 | -12% |
| 2020 | 235,081 | -64% |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 7,017 | — |
| 2024 | 43,309 | +517% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 37,904 | 37,904 | — | — | 11 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5,366 | 606 | 4,760 | — | 118,597 | |
| Lead compounds | 26 | 18 | 9 | — | 1,781 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 226 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,972 | 655 | 6,317 | — | 100,199 | |
| Lead compounds | 31 | 19 | 12 | — | 1,493 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 326 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 832 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 133,213 | 114,963 | 18,250 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 39,566 | 39,566 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 28,760 | 28,228 | 532 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 15,651 | 434 | 15,217 | — | 514 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,918 | 7,518 | 400 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 5,464 | 5,464 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,449 | 4,406 | 43 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 25 | 16 | 9 | — | 122 | |
| Formic acid | 25 | — | 25 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 9 | — | 9 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 346,843 | 302,223 | 44,620 | — | 10 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 115,454 | 115,454 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 83,318 | 82,018 | 1,300 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 38,527 | 1,322 | 37,205 | — | 55,477 | |
| Formaldehyde | 25,628 | 25,413 | 215 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 22,149 | 20,964 | 1,185 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 15,482 | 15,482 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 10,878 | 10,773 | 105 | — | 0 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 576 | 576 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 148 | — | 148 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 70 | 48 | 22 | — | 1,939 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 59 | 59 | — | — | 643 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 22 | — | 22 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 389,352 | 347,147 | 42,205 | — | 1 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 137,785 | 137,785 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 99,107 | 97,877 | 1,230 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 36,746 | 1,554 | 35,192 | — | 11,080 | |
| Formaldehyde | 29,975 | 29,772 | 203 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 26,359 | 24,946 | 1,413 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 18,779 | 18,779 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 10,290 | 10,190 | 100 | — | 0 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 688 | 688 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 199 | — | 199 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 78 | 57 | 21 | — | 406 | |
| Catechol | 21 | — | 21 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 586,576 | 539,596 | 46,980 | — | 14 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 140,936 | 140,936 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 98,862 | 97,493 | 1,369 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 31,491 | 31,409 | 82 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 28,680 | 26,897 | 1,783 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 22,999 | 22,995 | 4 | — | 0 | |
| Manganese compounds | 20,703 | 1,264 | 19,439 | — | 1,239 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 11,454 | 11,343 | 111 | — | 0 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 694 | 694 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 202 | — | 202 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 89 | 49 | 40 | — | 44 | |
| Catechol | 5 | — | 5 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 531,699 | 494,543 | 37,156 | — | 28 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 131,427 | 131,427 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 95,482 | 92,719 | 2,763 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 29,208 | 29,030 | 178 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 27,968 | 26,371 | 1,597 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 20,908 | 20,905 | 3 | — | 0 | |
| Manganese compounds | 16,730 | 1,356 | 15,374 | — | 2,822 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 9,059 | 8,971 | 88 | — | 0 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 636 | 636 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 151 | — | 151 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 82 | 50 | 32 | — | 101 | |
| Catechol | 4 | — | 4 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 3 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 721,357 | 681,208 | 40,149 | — | 42 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 143,927 | 143,927 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 135,648 | 132,662 | 2,986 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 32,203 | 32,010 | 193 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 30,512 | 28,769 | 1,743 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 22,635 | 22,632 | 3 | — | 0 | |
| Manganese compounds | 18,181 | 1,558 | 16,623 | — | 2,462 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 9,795 | 9,700 | 95 | — | 0 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,100 | 731 | 2,369 | — | 491 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,356 | 494 | 862 | — | 21,042 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 693 | 693 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 230 | 230 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 217 | — | 217 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 190 | 45 | 145 | — | 141 | |
| Lead compounds | 92 | 57 | 34 | — | 88 | |
| Catechol | 23 | — | 23 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 23,423 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TRI CITIES
BLOUNTVILLE, TN
|
Methanol | 11 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES - CARTER VALLEY LANDFILL
CHURCH HILL, TN
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TRI CITIES
BLOUNTVILLE, TN
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES - CARTER VALLEY LANDFILL
CHURCH HILL, TN
|
Lead compounds | 1,781 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES - CARTER VALLEY LANDFILL
CHURCH HILL, TN
|
Manganese compounds | 117,527 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TRI CITIES
BLOUNTVILLE, TN
|
Manganese compounds | 1,070 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TRI CITIES
BLOUNTVILLE, TN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 226 | — | — | — |
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 | HPV | Oct 21, 2024 | Jul 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 15, 2024 | Oct 14, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 15, 2024 | Oct 14, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 7, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Sep 14, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 14, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 24, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 26, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 30, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 24, 2003 | Aug 12, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Dec 16, 2002 | Dec 16, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 10, 1995 | Oct 10, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 3, 1986 | Dec 6, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 22, 1986 | Nov 21, 1986 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,249.15 kg/d | 4,090.09 | +28% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,150.05 kg/d | 4,479.62 | +60% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,952.56 kg/d | 4,479.62 | +55% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,994.91 kg/d | 4,479.62 | +12% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,514.74 kg/d | 4,090.09 | +35% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13,531.02 kg/d | 7,595.87 | +78% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25,019.03 kg/d | 7,595.87 | +229% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,346.95 kg/d | 4,090.09 | +129% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11,459.87 kg/d | 7,595.87 | +51% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,168.66 kg/d | 4,090.09 | +75% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,258.26 kg/d | 7,595.87 | +9% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,499.76 kg/d | 4,654.41 | +18% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,353.11 kg/d | 4,654.41 | +15% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,029.74 kg/d | 5,723.58 | +23% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11,508.90 kg/d | 8,833.93 | +30% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,942.86 kg/d | 4,654.41 | +28% | Nov 2017 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604299220 · Mar 6, 2025
$8,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604143218 · Oct 16, 2024
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TN-WPC23-0153 · Jul 13, 2024
$12,930
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603894605 · Mar 4, 2024
$1,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603668450 · Aug 9, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602108435 · Mar 3, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601765983 · Mar 19, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601164478 · Sep 14, 2017
Judicial
· Case 04-2002-9070 · Sep 21, 2006
$142,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003384765-120 · Jul 18, 2003
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003384765-126 · Feb 5, 2003
SHOW CAUSE MEETING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003384765-127 · Feb 4, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003384765-001 · Dec 20, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003384765-098 · Oct 20, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003384765-003 · Oct 4, 1986
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