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VERITAS STEEL, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,085 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
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211 COMFORT ROAD
PALATKA, FL 32177
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- PUTNAM County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332312
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 12, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 6, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000361732
How This Compares
#209
of 622 TRI reporters in FL
#6,172
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)
+2584% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 44 | — |
| 2016 | 301 | +583% |
| 2017 | 2,085 | +593% |
| 2018 | 1,722 | -17% |
| 2019 | 1,260 | -27% |
| 2020 | 1,290 | +2% |
| 2021 | 1,598 | +24% |
| 2022 | 2,080 | +30% |
| 2023 | 1,401 | -33% |
| 2024 | 1,181 | -16% |
2024
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 1,272 | 1,196 | 33 | 43 | 43,209 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 70 | 69 | — | 1 | 4 | |
| Nickel | 55 | 17 | 23 | 16 | 28,361 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2,028 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 1,272 | 772 | 250 | 250 | 33,383 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 514 | 500 | — | 14 | 70 | |
| Nickel | 288 | 10 | 28 | 250 | 16,124 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1,272 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 765 | 265 | 250 | 250 | 6,027 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 515 | 500 | — | 15 | 255 | |
| Nickel | 309 | 10 | 49 | 250 | 3,603 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 8 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 258 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 255 | |
| Manganese | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 7,198 | |
| Nickel | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 13,977 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 5,979 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 335 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 27,755 | |
| Manganese | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 6,200 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 1,432 | 1,432 | — | — | 255 | |
| Manganese | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 5,215 | |
| Nickel | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 10,014 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 4,305 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 388 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 1,794 | 1,794 | — | — | 505 | |
| Manganese | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 11,098 | |
| Chromium | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 9,842 | |
| Nickel | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 21,897 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 865 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 | |
| Chromium | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 15,100 | |
| Nickel | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 34,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 17,400 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 1,374 | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COMMERCIAL METALS CO
JACKSONVILLE, FL
|
Manganese | — | 22,337 | — | — |
|
PUTNAM COUNTY CENTRAL LANDFILL
PALATKA, FL
|
Manganese | 1,265 | — | — | — |
|
COMMERCIAL METALS CO
JACKSONVILLE, FL
|
Nickel | — | 13,502 | — | — |
|
PUTNAM COUNTY CENTRAL LANDFILL
PALATKA, FL
|
Nickel | 28 | — | — | — |
|
PUTNAM COUNTY CENTRAL LANDFILL
PALATKA, FL
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
|
COMMERCIAL METALS CO
JACKSONVILLE, FL
|
Lead | — | 999 | — | — |
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 for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 31, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 2021 | Apr 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 31, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 31, 2021 | Apr 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Nov 7, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 18, 2016 | Apr 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 18, 2016 | Feb 14, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 18, 2016 | Apr 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 18, 2016 | Nov 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 18, 2016 | Nov 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 18, 2016 | Nov 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 18, 2016 | Nov 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 18, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 18, 2016 | Nov 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 18, 2016 | Nov 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 18, 2016 | Nov 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 27, 2011 | May 18, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 27, 2011 | May 29, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 14, 2010 | Jun 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 14, 2010 | Jun 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 14, 2010 | Jun 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 8, 1992 | Nov 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 8, 1992 | Nov 24, 1992 | 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.
DEP MEETING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FLD984210344-115 · Oct 13, 2017
DEP WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FLD984210344-125 · Apr 21, 2017
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case FL-12-1077 · Jun 19, 2012
$4,398
INFORMAL VERBAL ENFORCEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FLD984210344-105 · Jun 3, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2006-5023 · Aug 23, 2006
$500
DEP SHORT FORM CONSENT ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FLD984210344-312 · Dec 7, 1992
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