Non-Compliance
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Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
APPVION INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 193,472 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 $44,180 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
100 PAPER MILL RD
ROARING SPRING, PA 16673
View on map ↗ - County
- BLAIR County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322121
- Inspections
- 12 · last Aug 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $44,180 · last Aug 2, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000332177
How This Compares
#27
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#719
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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 (2015–2021)
-89% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 177,336 | — |
| 2016 | 166,616 | -6% |
| 2017 | 193,472 | +16% |
| 2018 | 198,163 | +2% |
| 2019 | 30,077 | -85% |
| 2020 | 113,570 | +278% |
| 2021 | 18,856 | -83% |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 13,759 | 13,758 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,046 | 4,702 | 344 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 51 | 30 | 21 | — | 282 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 36,313 | 36,309 | 4 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 34,310 | 34,310 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 30,831 | 23,116 | 7,715 | — | 71 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 11,893 | 11,471 | 422 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 191 | 87 | 104 | — | 390 | |
| Manganese compounds | 31 | — | 31 | — | 95,173 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 30,077 | 22,918 | 7,159 | — | 62 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 107,475 | 107,467 | 8 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 45,145 | 45,145 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 28,430 | 26,842 | 1,588 | — | 82 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 15,975 | 15,506 | 469 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 788 | 31 | 757 | — | 30,746 | |
| Lead compounds | 305 | 2 | 303 | — | 597 | |
| Manganese compounds | 45 | 7 | 38 | — | 144,222 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 108,578 | 108,570 | 8 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 40,883 | 40,883 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 27,217 | 26,800 | 417 | — | 85 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 15,695 | 15,305 | 390 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 760 | 31 | 730 | — | 47,741 | |
| Lead compounds | 293 | 2 | 292 | — | 1,253 | |
| Manganese compounds | 45 | 8 | 36 | — | 196,491 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 86,038 | 85,981 | 57 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 37,598 | 37,598 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 26,587 | 26,170 | 417 | — | 86 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 15,066 | 14,676 | 390 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 900 | 170 | 730 | — | 1,200 | |
| Lead compounds | 300 | 8 | 292 | — | 1 | |
| Mercury compounds | 69 | 67 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Manganese compounds | 58 | 21 | 36 | — | 17,329 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 58,490 | 55,921 | 2,569 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 36,025 | 36,025 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 29,609 | 29,106 | 503 | — | 154 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 21,524 | 21,074 | 450 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 20,195 | 77 | 20,119 | — | 31,069 | |
| Zinc compounds | 11,096 | 9,966 | 1,130 | — | 2,150 | |
| Lead compounds | 393 | 26 | 368 | — | 1 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 49,081 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 20,179 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 2,842,371 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES GREENTREE LDFL
KERSEY, PA
|
Ammonia | 85 | — | — | — |
|
ROSEBUD MINING INC.
SHELOCTA, PA
|
Lead compounds | 955 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES GREENTREE LDFL
KERSEY, PA
|
Lead compounds | 298 | — | — | — |
|
ROSEBUD MINING INC.
SHELOCTA, PA
|
Manganese compounds | 79,622 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES GREENTREE LDFL
KERSEY, PA
|
Manganese compounds | 116,869 | — | — | — |
|
ROSEBUD MINING INC.
SHELOCTA, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 39,243 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES GREENTREE LDFL
KERSEY, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 8,498 | — | — | — |
|
ROSEBUD MINING INC.
SHELOCTA, PA
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES GREENTREE LDFL
KERSEY, PA
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Sep 11, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Aug 13, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | May 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Jul 29, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | May 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | May 9, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 11, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | May 6, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Nov 19, 2020 | Nov 19, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Sep 28, 2020 | Sep 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Aug 27, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 19, 2020 | Mar 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 17, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 20, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 20, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Oct 23, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Oct 17, 2018 | Dec 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jul 31, 2018 | Jul 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jun 27, 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 2, 2017 | Dec 14, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Feb 7, 2017 | Feb 7, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 27, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 3, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 24, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 23, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 17, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 17, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 2, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 22, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 20, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 21, 1996 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.91 mg/L | 3.80 | +108% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +14% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +60% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.70 mg/L | 3.80 | +24% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +13% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.75 mg/L | 3.80 | +25% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.99 kg/d | 69.64 | +16% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +52% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.50 mg/L | 5.00 | +10% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,410.12 kg/d | 1,099.59 | +28% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +27% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,410.12 kg/d | 916.17 | +54% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +53% | May 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,672.08 kg/d | 1,099.59 | +52% | May 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 125.76 kg/d | 69.64 | +81% | May 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.35 mg/L | 3.80 | +383% | May 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 mg/L | 1.90 | +58% | May 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,118.66 kg/d | 1,099.59 | +2% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 158.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +163% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.05 mg/L | 3.80 | +7% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +133% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,542.85 kg/d | 1,099.59 | +131% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,398.32 kg/d | 1,099.59 | +27% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 74.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +23% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +4% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 983.82 kg/d | 916.17 | +7% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,789.21 kg/d | 1,099.59 | +63% | Aug 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +47% | Aug 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 584.30 kg/d | 549.79 | +6% | Aug 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.34 mg/L | 3.80 | +14% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.63 kg/d | 69.64 | +22% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +67% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.64 kg/d | 34.82 | +5% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.37 mg/L | 3.80 | +15% | May 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +50% | May 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.40 kg/d | 69.64 | +18% | May 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +1% | May 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,658.01 kg/d | 1,099.59 | +51% | May 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.71 mg/L | 3.80 | +24% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 594.29 kg/d | 549.79 | +8% | Apr 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,915.43 kg/d | 1,099.59 | +74% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +1% | Apr 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.39 kg/d | 69.64 | +36% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.94 kg/d | 34.82 | +32% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.40 mg/L | 1.90 | +26% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +60% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 844.44 kg/d | 549.79 | +54% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,561.18 kg/d | 1,099.59 | +224% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 190.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +217% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.90 mg/L | 30.00 | +50% | Mar 2018 | 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 03-1987-0406
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0008265_08022021 · Aug 2, 2021
$25,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602499624 · Mar 30, 2021
$19,180
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602507474 · Nov 19, 2020
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0008265_10082019 · Oct 8, 2019
$30,111
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602506813 · Oct 17, 2018
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602499222 · Dec 14, 2017
$1,077
Judicial
· Case 05-2008-3931 · Dec 10, 2010
$96,324
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0008265_05142001 · May 14, 2001
$370
Judicial
· Case 03-1999-0042 · Oct 30, 2000
$490,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0008265_02072000 · Feb 7, 2000
$600
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1998-0345 · Apr 14, 1999
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0008265_09031998 · Sep 3, 1998
$4,050
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1998-0108 · May 2, 1998
Judicial
· Case 03-1977-0012 · Jun 23, 1980
$150,000
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