Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CHENA POWER PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 382 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.
- Address
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1204 1ST AVE
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
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- FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jun 28, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 1, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110041255012
How This Compares
#40
of 51 TRI reporters in AK
#491
of 584 TRI reporters in Utilities
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
3
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)
-26% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 376 | — |
| 2016 | 362 | -4% |
| 2017 | 382 | +6% |
| 2018 | 378 | -1% |
| 2020 | 399 | — |
| 2021 | 366 | -8% |
| 2022 | 294 | -20% |
| 2023 | 327 | +11% |
| 2024 | 280 | -14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 126 | 126 | 0 | — | 88,090 | |
| Manganese compounds | 80 | 80 | 0 | — | 28,256 | |
| Lead compounds | 69 | 69 | 0 | — | 573 | |
| Mercury compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 5 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 155 | 155 | 0 | — | 98,436 | |
| Manganese compounds | 90 | 90 | 0 | — | 33,259 | |
| Lead compounds | 77 | 77 | 0 | — | 530 | |
| Mercury compounds | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | 6 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 118 | 118 | 0 | — | 89,957 | |
| Manganese compounds | 95 | 95 | 0 | — | 41,184 | |
| Lead compounds | 81 | 81 | 0 | — | 428 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 165 | 165 | 0 | — | 93,193 | |
| Manganese compounds | 105 | 105 | 0 | — | 64,227 | |
| Lead compounds | 90 | 90 | 0 | — | 468 | |
| Mercury compounds | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | 4 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 183 | 183 | 0 | — | 157,985 | |
| Manganese compounds | 112 | 112 | 0 | — | 41,560 | |
| Lead compounds | 96 | 96 | 0 | — | 988 | |
| Mercury compounds | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | 7 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 167 | 167 | 0 | — | 131,713 | |
| Manganese compounds | 110 | 110 | 0 | — | 38,449 | |
| Lead compounds | 94 | 94 | 0 | — | 956 | |
| Mercury compounds | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | 8 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 169 | 169 | — | — | 96,313 | |
| Manganese compounds | 111 | 111 | — | — | 47,741 | |
| Lead compounds | 95 | 95 | — | — | 490 | |
| Mercury compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 4 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 151 | 151 | — | — | 111,898 | |
| Manganese compounds | 110 | 110 | — | — | 48,605 | |
| Lead compounds | 94 | 94 | — | — | 590 | |
| Mercury compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 9 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 163 | 163 | — | — | 153,188 | |
| Manganese compounds | 111 | 111 | — | — | 51,862 | |
| Lead compounds | 95 | 95 | — | — | 1,029 | |
| Mercury compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 88,075 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 572 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 28,256 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES WWTP
FAIRBANKS, AK
|
Manganese compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
OLD STEESE COAL ASH MANAGEMENT AREA
FAIRBANKS, AK
|
Manganese compounds | — | 28,256 | — | — |
|
GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES WWTP
FAIRBANKS, AK
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
OLD STEESE COAL ASH MANAGEMENT AREA
FAIRBANKS, AK
|
Mercury compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
|
GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES WWTP
FAIRBANKS, AK
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
OLD STEESE COAL ASH MANAGEMENT AREA
FAIRBANKS, AK
|
Lead compounds | — | 572 | — | — |
|
GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES WWTP
FAIRBANKS, AK
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 15 | — | — | — |
|
OLD STEESE COAL ASH MANAGEMENT AREA
FAIRBANKS, AK
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 88,075 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 0 | GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES, FAIRBANKS |
| Manganese compounds | — | GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES, FAIRBANKS |
| Mercury compounds | — | GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES, FAIRBANKS |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3 | GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES, FAIRBANKS |
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 |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 15, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 16, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 11, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 19, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Feb 19, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Discharge without a permit | Feb 19, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Conduct Inspections | Feb 19, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly operate and maintain BMPs | Feb 19, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 12, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2005 | Aug 6, 2005 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 1, 2005 | Aug 6, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 26, 1995 | Jul 31, 1995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.80 deg C | 25.60 | +1% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.60 deg C | 25.60 | +16% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.10 deg C | 25.60 | +33% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.70 deg C | 25.60 | +12% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, winter [deg. C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.50 deg C | 26.60 | +7% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Temperature, winter [deg. C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.00 deg C | 26.60 | +9% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Temperature, winter [deg. C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.20 deg C | 22.60 | +3% | May 2015 | 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.
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602964737 · Dec 10, 2021
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601851416 · Apr 8, 2019
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AK-2015-R0580 · Feb 1, 2017
$17,823
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 10-2006-N004 · Nov 28, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2006-0055 · Nov 28, 2005
$33,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-AKR000000448-000 · Oct 3, 1995
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-1987-0002 · Jun 10, 1985
$1,080
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