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VIGOR INDUSTRIAL LLC - PORTLAND SHIPYARD
Quick Summary
- •Released 113,185 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 $15,300 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
5555 N CHANNEL AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97217
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- MULTNOMAH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336611
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jul 16, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $15,300 · last Sep 19, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110057205803
How This Compares
#16
of 266 TRI reporters in OR
#1,016
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
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)
-55% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 141,950 | — |
| 2016 | 137,863 | -3% |
| 2017 | 113,185 | -18% |
| 2018 | 93,301 | -18% |
| 2019 | 59,271 | -36% |
| 2020 | 78,199 | +32% |
| 2021 | 71,990 | -8% |
| 2022 | 78,261 | +9% |
| 2023 | 62,524 | -20% |
| 2024 | 63,693 | +2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 35,620 | 33,886 | 1,734 | — | 6,517 | |
| Copper compounds | 13,537 | 12,863 | 674 | — | 5,284 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 10,760 | 10,267 | 494 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,771 | 3,582 | 188 | — | 15,873 | |
| Lead | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | 3,986 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 35,165 | 33,363 | 1,802 | — | 8,104 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 18,494 | 17,609 | 884 | — | 314 | |
| Copper compounds | 5,152 | 4,808 | 344 | — | 6,391 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,477 | 2,297 | 180 | — | 19,200 | |
| Lead | 1,236 | 4 | 1,232 | — | 3,066 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 43,101 | 41,007 | 2,094 | — | 6,103 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 11,537 | 10,979 | 558 | — | 1,301 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 11,308 | 10,767 | 541 | — | 128 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 9,134 | 8,681 | 453 | — | 5,005 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,181 | 3,023 | 158 | — | 14,917 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 33,160 | 31,540 | 1,620 | — | 5,518 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 19,397 | 18,458 | 939 | — | 572 | |
| Copper compounds | 14,490 | 13,766 | 724 | — | 4,546 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,943 | 4,697 | 247 | — | 13,672 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 34,806 | 33,292 | 1,514 | — | 6,554 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 25,954 | 24,710 | 1,244 | — | 3 | |
| Copper compounds | 12,793 | 12,165 | 628 | — | 6,163 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,636 | 4,411 | 226 | — | 18,513 | |
| Lead | 10 | 9 | 2 | — | 4,320 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 51,040 | 48,676 | 2,364 | — | 8,295 | |
| Zinc compounds | 8,232 | 7,826 | 405 | — | 21,559 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 44,948 | 42,852 | 2,097 | — | 8,032 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 20,112 | 19,187 | 925 | — | 848 | |
| Copper compounds | 11,838 | 11,262 | 576 | — | 9,178 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 11,066 | 10,546 | 520 | — | 151 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 5,311 | 5,053 | 258 | — | 16,604 | |
| Lead | 26 | 18 | 8 | — | 345 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 43,502 | 41,513 | 1,989 | — | 9,081 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 34,747 | 33,157 | 1,591 | — | 597 | |
| Copper compounds | 15,721 | 14,806 | 915 | — | 18,352 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 15,572 | 14,862 | 709 | — | 272 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 3,617 | 2,974 | 643 | — | 54,304 | |
| Lead | 27 | 15 | 11 | — | 329 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 53,699 | 51,077 | 2,621 | — | 4,259 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 34,494 | 32,824 | 1,670 | — | 9,899 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 19,552 | 18,630 | 922 | — | 305 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 14,623 | 13,797 | 826 | — | 9,677 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 11,356 | 10,881 | 475 | — | 78 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,113 | 3,775 | 339 | — | 12,799 | |
| Lead | 27 | 6 | 21 | — | 237 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 59,048 | 56,343 | 2,704 | — | 6,082 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 26,061 | 24,408 | 1,653 | — | 17,478 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 19,403 | 18,565 | 838 | — | 1,547 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 17,300 | 16,256 | 1,044 | — | 55,236 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 11,776 | 11,349 | 427 | — | 171 | |
| Zinc compounds | 8,346 | 7,507 | 839 | — | 48,891 | |
| Lead | 15 | 7 | 8 | — | 599 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 32 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 15,873 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 5,284 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 6,517 | — |
| Lead | — | 3,658 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC.
TACOMA, WA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 6,517 | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC.
TACOMA, WA
|
Copper compounds | — | 5,284 | — | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC.
TACOMA, WA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 15,873 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT HILLSBORO
HILLSBORO, OR
|
Lead | 291 | — | — | — |
|
KIMBALL, NE FACILITY
KIMBALL, NE
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS, EL DORADO AR
EL DORADO, AR
|
Lead | 7 | — | — | — |
|
KINSBURSKY BROTHERS INC
ANAHEIM, CA
|
Lead | — | 456 | — | — |
|
LIGHTING RESOURCES LLC
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Lead | — | 3,202 | — | — |
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 | 27 | CITY OF PORTLAND, PORTLAND |
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 | FRV | Apr 9, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 16, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 16, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 16, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 16, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 11, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 8, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 16, 2015 | Dec 17, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 27, 2013 | Jan 31, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Feb 27, 2013 | Jan 31, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 18, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 13, 2012 | Nov 16, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 13, 2012 | Aug 14, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 19, 2012 | May 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Aug 2, 2011 | Aug 5, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 28, 2008 | Oct 28, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 13, 2005 | Dec 31, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 26, 2004 | Jul 1, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 2, 2004 | May 31, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 2, 2004 | May 31, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 2001 | Nov 1, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2001 | Nov 1, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 19, 2001 | Oct 31, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 28, 1997 | Dec 9, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 28, 1997 | Dec 9, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 28, 1997 | Dec 9, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 17, 1995 | May 14, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 17, 1995 | May 14, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 17, 1995 | May 14, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 19, 1995 | May 5, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 19, 1995 | May 5, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 24, 1992 | Dec 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 15, 1992 | Jul 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 30, 1992 | Jul 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 16, 1992 | Jul 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 16, 1992 | Jul 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 9, 1986 | Feb 25, 1986 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-1994-0115
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD180761934-201 · Sep 24, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603762588 · Sep 19, 2023
$15,300
FINAL 3008(A) SFO ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORQ000024475-3 · Apr 14, 2014
NOVCO WITH PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORQ000024475-2 · Apr 14, 2014
PRE-ENFORCEMENT NOTICE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORQ000024475-001 · Apr 14, 2014
$19,500
FINAL 3008(A) SFO ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORQ000024475-003 · Apr 14, 2014
NOVCO WITH PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORQ000024475-002 · Apr 14, 2014
PRE-ENFORCEMENT NOTICE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORQ000024475-101 · Jan 31, 2014
PRE-ENFORCEMENT NOTICE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORQ000024475-102 · Mar 19, 2013
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORQ000019968-101 · Nov 7, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2012-0146 · Sep 12, 2012
$2,100
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORQ000029892-101 · Apr 19, 2012
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD180761934-101 · Oct 13, 2011
INITIAL 3008(A) CP/CO ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD180761934-001 · Sep 2, 2004
$4,216
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD987166352-101 · Mar 15, 2004
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD987166352-000 · Mar 21, 1995
INITIAL 3008(A) CP/CO ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD180761934-000 · Jan 30, 1995
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-1994-0043 · Oct 6, 1994
$78,568
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD173269788-000 · Jul 27, 1993
$4,000
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