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Clean Air Act
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RCRA
NORTH STAR BHP STEEL
Quick Summary
- •Released 14,961 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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6767 COUNTY ROAD 9
DELTA, OH 43515
View on map ↗ - County
- FULTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jan 22, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110016755304
How This Compares
#177
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#3,298
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
7
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 (2015–2024)
-13% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 38,598 | — |
| 2016 | 36,944 | -4% |
| 2017 | 14,961 | -60% |
| 2018 | 11,901 | -20% |
| 2019 | 8,064 | -32% |
| 2020 | 29,478 | +266% |
| 2021 | 30,952 | +5% |
| 2022 | 26,281 | -15% |
| 2023 | 35,882 | +37% |
| 2024 | 33,560 | -6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 30,344 | 30,225 | 119 | — | 27,627,006 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,475 | 2,475 | — | — | 2,244,906 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 225 | 225 | — | — | 244,648 | |
| Mercury compounds | 205 | 205 | 0 | — | 43 | |
| Lead compounds | 172 | 170 | 2 | — | 281,155 | |
| Copper compounds | 109 | 89 | 20 | — | 91,558 | |
| Nickel | 30 | 5 | 25 | — | 8,960 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 32,708 | 32,582 | 126 | — | 26,817,735 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,458 | 2,458 | — | — | 1,979,940 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 231 | 231 | — | — | 217,254 | |
| Mercury compounds | 205 | 205 | — | — | 35 | |
| Lead compounds | 169 | 168 | 1 | — | 265,137 | |
| Copper compounds | 91 | 71 | 20 | — | 65,850 | |
| Nickel | 20 | 2 | 18 | — | 4,433 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 23,918 | 23,775 | 143 | — | 22,346,352 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,813 | 1,813 | — | — | 1,529,870 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 161 | 161 | — | — | 155,909 | |
| Mercury compounds | 153 | 153 | — | — | 28 | |
| Lead compounds | 147 | 145 | 2 | — | 235,317 | |
| Copper compounds | 69 | 57 | 12 | — | 59,359 | |
| Nickel | 20 | 2 | 18 | — | 4,651 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 28,824 | 28,705 | 119 | — | 20,674,963 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,598 | 1,598 | — | — | 1,202,757 | |
| Mercury compounds | 163 | 163 | — | — | 34 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 151 | 151 | — | — | 119,268 | |
| Lead compounds | 137 | 135 | 2 | — | 232,779 | |
| Copper compounds | 73 | 68 | 5 | — | 53,526 | |
| Nickel | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | 5,027 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 27,618 | 27,324 | 294 | — | 19,227,516 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,313 | 1,313 | — | — | 981,038 | |
| Lead compounds | 164 | 162 | 2 | — | 204,697 | |
| Mercury compounds | 159 | 159 | — | — | 31 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 146 | 146 | — | — | 115,023 | |
| Copper compounds | 69 | 66 | 3 | — | 50,990 | |
| Nickel | 9 | 5 | 4 | — | 6,074 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 7,971 | 7,876 | 95 | — | 20,738,679 | |
| Lead compounds | 78 | 78 | — | — | 185,451 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15 | 15 | — | — | 108,580 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 10,922 | 10,538 | 384 | — | 21,021,421 | |
| Manganese compounds | 562 | 547 | 15 | — | 1,085,092 | |
| Mercury compounds | 170 | 170 | — | — | 30 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 98 | 42 | 56 | — | 113,595 | |
| Lead compounds | 97 | 92 | 5 | — | 159,242 | |
| Copper compounds | 43 | 20 | 23 | — | 45,907 | |
| Nickel | 9 | 1 | 8 | — | 3,988 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 13,820 | 13,634 | 186 | — | 15,103,930 | |
| Manganese compounds | 665 | 653 | 12 | — | 749,697 | |
| Mercury compounds | 172 | 172 | — | — | 20 | |
| Lead compounds | 143 | 139 | 4 | — | 125,814 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 108 | 65 | 43 | — | 77,698 | |
| Copper compounds | 49 | 32 | 17 | — | 36,096 | |
| Nickel | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3,835 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 33,751 | 33,555 | 196 | — | 18,384,191 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,057 | 2,045 | 12 | — | 1,162,831 | |
| Lead compounds | 516 | 512 | 4 | — | 269,308 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 279 | 236 | 43 | — | 136,245 | |
| Mercury compounds | 180 | 180 | — | — | 17 | |
| Copper compounds | 138 | 118 | 20 | — | 65,844 | |
| Nickel | 23 | 10 | 13 | — | 5,465 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 35,198 | 34,976 | 222 | — | 18,518,983 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,107 | 2,079 | 28 | — | 1,124,647 | |
| Lead compounds | 504 | 495 | 9 | — | 257,824 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 318 | 235 | 83 | — | 127,930 | |
| Mercury compounds | 297 | 297 | — | — | 19 | |
| Copper compounds | 148 | 120 | 28 | — | 63,727 | |
| Nickel | 26 | 9 | 17 | — | 5,211 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | 5,909 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 281,131 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 2,219,516 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 27,626,590 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 33 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 85,415 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 237,919 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIROSOLIDS LLC
DEARBORN, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | — | — | — |
|
WILLIAMS COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL
BRYAN, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6,716 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1,162 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 44,883 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 184,198 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Mercury compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 4 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Mercury compounds | — | 27 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSOLIDS LLC
DEARBORN, MI
|
Mercury compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
WILLIAMS COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL
BRYAN, OH
|
Mercury compounds | 10 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 4,058 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 9,589 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Lead compounds | — | 267,267 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSOLIDS LLC
DEARBORN, MI
|
Lead compounds | — | 217 | — | — |
|
WILLIAMS COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL
BRYAN, OH
|
Lead compounds | 24 | — | — | — |
|
WILLIAMS COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL
BRYAN, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 25,390 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 306,271 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Manganese compounds | — | 1,891,639 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSOLIDS LLC
DEARBORN, MI
|
Manganese compounds | — | 412 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 21,194 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Nickel | — | 118 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel | — | 1,267 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Nickel | — | 4,515 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSOLIDS LLC
DEARBORN, MI
|
Nickel | — | 9 | — | — |
|
WILLIAMS COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL
BRYAN, OH
|
Nickel | 3,051 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 867 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 6,884 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Copper compounds | — | 77,652 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSOLIDS LLC
DEARBORN, MI
|
Copper compounds | — | 12 | — | — |
|
WILLIAMS COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL
BRYAN, OH
|
Copper compounds | 6,143 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC (F/K/A AMERICAMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
PALMERTON, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 509,849 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,250,944 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Zinc compounds | — | 25,865,336 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSOLIDS LLC
DEARBORN, MI
|
Zinc compounds | — | 461 | — | — |
|
WILLIAMS COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL
BRYAN, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 416 | — | — | — |
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 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 28, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Apr 28, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly install/implement BMPs | Apr 28, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Apr 28, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 6, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 27, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Sep 13, 2024 | Mar 26, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 25, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 19, 2009 | Mar 9, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 19, 2009 | Mar 9, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | May 7, 2003 | May 12, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 7, 2003 | Jan 11, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2003 | Jan 11, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2003 | May 7, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 29, 1997 | Jun 25, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 29, 1997 | Apr 24, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 29, 1997 | Nov 20, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 29, 1997 | Jun 25, 1998 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.23 | +6% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.30 kg/d | 1.10 | +18% | Dec 2022 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.89 kg/d | 1.10 | +72% | Nov 2022 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.64 mg/L | 1.00 | +64% | Nov 2022 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.56 kg/d | 1.10 | +133% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.82 mg/L | 1.00 | +82% | Oct 2022 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604338598 · Feb 6, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604116654 · Sep 25, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604104538 · Sep 3, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601151174 · Aug 18, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHR000002279-001 · Jul 19, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHR000002279-005 · Feb 5, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHR000002279-004 · May 16, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHR000002279-003 · Apr 24, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHR000002279-002 · Nov 20, 1997
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