TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
NEVADA TEST SITE
Quick Summary
- •Released 154,631 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
-
HWY 95
MERCURY, NV 89023
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- NYE County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 5 · last Oct 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 23, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110001136716
How This Compares
#20
of 144 TRI reporters in NV
#26
of 348 TRI reporters in Public Administration
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)
+310% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 59,669 | — |
| 2016 | 36,458 | -39% |
| 2017 | 154,631 | +324% |
| 2018 | 206,051 | +33% |
| 2019 | 24,015 | -88% |
| 2020 | 40,881 | +70% |
| 2021 | 505,753 | +1137% |
| 2022 | 42,106 | -92% |
| 2023 | 215,718 | +412% |
| 2024 | 244,606 | +13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | 115,199 | — | — | 115,199 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 101,498 | 2 | — | 101,496 | 26 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 15,908 | — | — | 15,908 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10,917 | — | — | 10,917 | — | |
| Mercury | 1,076 | 0 | — | 1,076 | 1 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 9 | — | — | 9 | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | 108,834 | — | — | 108,834 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 59,025 | 2 | — | 59,023 | 33,532 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 28,594 | — | — | 28,594 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 19,063 | — | — | 19,063 | — | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 105 | — | — | 105 | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 97 | 0 | — | 97 | 1 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 41,990 | 2 | — | 41,988 | 57,790 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 100 | 0 | — | 100 | 1 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 17 | — | — | 17 | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 40,342 | 3 | — | 40,339 | 29,358 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 379 | 0 | — | 379 | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 160 | 5 | — | 155 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 24,015 | 2 | — | 24,013 | 44,994 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitromethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 205,634 | 1 | — | 205,633 | 64,210 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 278 | 0 | — | 278 | 2 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 116 | 4 | — | 112 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 23 | — | — | 23 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 146,186 | 2 | — | 146,184 | 50,841 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 8,083 | 0 | — | 8,083 | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 334 | 4 | — | 330 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 28 | — | — | 28 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 31,289 | 2 | — | 31,287 | 89,432 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 5,154 | 0 | — | 5,154 | 0 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 16 | — | — | 16 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 53,176 | 3 | — | 53,173 | 19,147 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 6,473 | 0 | — | 6,473 | 0 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 20 | — | — | 20 | 10 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | 0 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 0 | — | — |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Polychlorinated biphenyls | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ADVANCED CHEMICAL TREATMENT, LLC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Lead | 26 | — | — | — |
|
ADVANCED CHEMICAL TREATMENT, LLC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Mercury | 1 | — | — | — |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 12, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Oct 12, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 2, 2016 | Aug 29, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 23, 2015 | Mar 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 23, 2015 | Mar 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 23, 2015 | Mar 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 1, 1995 | Nov 1, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 9, 1995 | Jun 22, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 9, 1995 | Jun 22, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 4, 1994 | Aug 1, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 4, 1994 | Aug 1, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jul 19, 1994 | Aug 26, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 13, 1993 | Oct 5, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 13, 1993 | Oct 5, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 23, 1993 | Mar 26, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 8, 1992 | Apr 2, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 8, 1992 | Apr 2, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 14, 1992 | Oct 14, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 3, 1992 | Aug 3, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 21, 1992 | May 3, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 21, 1992 | May 3, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 21, 1992 | May 3, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 23, 1992 | Jun 23, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 2, 1992 | Jun 2, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 18, 1991 | Dec 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 24, 1991 | Jul 3, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 9, 1990 | Nov 30, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 28, 1989 | Apr 10, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 28, 1988 | Aug 18, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 1, 1985 | Apr 2, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Feb 1, 1985 | Apr 2, 1985 | 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.
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NV3890090001-001 · Apr 22, 2019
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NV3890090001-007 · Oct 15, 2002
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NV3890090001-003 · May 31, 2002
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NV3890090001-006 · Mar 1, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NV3890090001-004 · Apr 13, 1989
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