TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
U S DOE PANTEX PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 86,915 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
955 FM2373
PANHANDLE, TX 79068
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- CARSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325920
- Inspections
- 5 · last May 21, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 4, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110002045368
How This Compares
#167
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#1,209
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-94% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 52,955 | — |
| 2016 | 25,075 | -53% |
| 2017 | 86,915 | +247% |
| 2018 | 4,416 | -95% |
| 2019 | 47,563 | +977% |
| 2020 | 39,038 | -18% |
| 2021 | 2,840 | -93% |
| 2022 | 4,399 | +55% |
| 2023 | 4,423 | +1% |
| 2024 | 3,188 | -28% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 3,188 | 2 | — | 3,186 | 3,249 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 4,423 | 3 | — | 4,421 | 7,377 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 38 | |
| Lead | 4,399 | 3 | — | 4,396 | 22,072 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 2,840 | 0 | — | 2,839 | 25,594 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 129,180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 30,602 | — | — | 30,602 | — | |
| 2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester | 4,245 | — | — | 4,245 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 3,614 | 0 | — | 3,614 | 1,967 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 577 | 577 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 35,227 | — | — | 35,227 | 7 | |
| 2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester | 5,982 | — | — | 5,982 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 5,617 | 0 | — | 5,617 | 11,974 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 737 | 737 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
| Lead | 3,362 | 0 | — | 3,362 | 1,431 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester | 570 | — | — | 570 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 484 | 484 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 84,244 | — | — | 84,244 | 18 | |
| Lead | 2,671 | 0 | — | 2,671 | 3,099 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 20,938 | — | — | 20,938 | 502 | |
| Lead | 4,137 | 0 | — | 4,137 | 1,229 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 28,658 | — | — | 28,658 | 21 | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 20,814 | — | — | 20,814 | — | |
| Lead | 3,483 | 0 | — | 3,483 | 2,159 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 2,976 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
WAYNOKA, OK
|
Lead | 4 | — | — | — |
|
HOBI INTERNATIONAL INC
DALLAS, TX
|
Lead | — | 1 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Lead | 269 | — | — | — |
|
SCRAP PROCESSING CO
AMARILLO, TX
|
Lead | — | 3 | — | — |
|
AMARILLO RECYCLING
AMARILLO, TX
|
Lead | — | 2,973 | — | — |
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 | Jan 26, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 26, 2018 | Jan 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Mar 22, 2016 | Mar 29, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 22, 2016 | Mar 29, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 16, 2013 | Jul 16, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2005 | Jun 24, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 30, 2005 | Jun 24, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Mar 20, 2000 | Jun 20, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Mar 20, 2000 | Apr 7, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 20, 2000 | Jun 20, 2001 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 5, 1997 | Sep 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 30, 1996 | Sep 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 27, 1989 | Oct 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 27, 1989 | Oct 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Apr 27, 1989 | Oct 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 27, 1989 | Oct 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 25, 1988 | Oct 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 12, 1987 | Jan 21, 1988 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TX4890110527-10 · Mar 19, 2018
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TX4890110527-9 · May 4, 2017
$9,750
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TX4890110527-8 · Jul 27, 2016
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TX4890110527-7 · May 4, 2016
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TX4890110527-6 · Apr 19, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TX4890110527-5 · Jul 30, 2013
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TX4890110527-4 · Jul 6, 2001
$5,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TX4890110527-3 · Jan 26, 2001
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TX4890110527-2 · Jun 29, 2000
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TX4890110527-1 · Mar 20, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1998-0133 · Jan 14, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1999-1210 · Jan 14, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1998-0973 · Jan 14, 1999
Federal Facility Agreements
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1999-N153 · Nov 24, 1998
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1998-N278 · Sep 4, 1998
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1998-N272 · Nov 25, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TX4890110527-023 · Apr 23, 1987
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