CANAM STEEL CORP POINT OF ROCKS PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,007 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 $429,402 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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4010 CLAY STREET
POINT OF ROCKS, MD 21777
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- FREDERICK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332312
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jun 13, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $429,402 · last Sep 2, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000340453
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
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 | 86 | — |
| 2016 | 228 | +165% |
| 2017 | 1,007 | +342% |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 1,007 | 1,007 | — | — | 48,376 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 7,249 | |
| Manganese | 228 | 228 | — | — | 67,481 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | 6,866 | |
| Manganese | 86 | 86 | — | — | 97,762 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | 47,841 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MOUNTAIN VIEW RECLAMATION
GREENCASTLE, PA
|
Manganese | 535 | — | — | — |
|
MONTGOMERY SCRAP COMPANY
ROCKVILLE, MD
|
Manganese | — | 25,353 | — | — |
|
UNITED IRON & METAL LLC
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Manganese | — | 22,488 | — | — |
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 | Sep 15, 2021 | Mar 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 15, 2021 | Mar 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 15, 2021 | Mar 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 15, 2021 | Mar 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Sep 15, 2021 | Mar 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 8, 2016 | Apr 27, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 8, 2016 | Apr 27, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 8, 2016 | Apr 27, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 8, 2016 | Apr 27, 2016 | 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.