Non-Compliance
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KENTUCKY ELECTRIC STEEL COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $9,600 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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2704 S BIG RUN RD
ASHLAND, KY 41102
View on map ↗ - County
- BOYD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 2 · last May 13, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $9,600 · last Jul 12, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110043800492
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
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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 | May 13, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 10, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 29, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Jul 17, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jul 17, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 17, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 13, 2017 | Sep 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 13, 2017 | Sep 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Jun 24, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Jun 24, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Dec 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Dec 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Dec 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Dec 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Dec 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 25, 2014 | Jul 18, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 5, 2014 | Sep 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 5, 2014 | Sep 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 5, 2014 | Sep 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 5, 2014 | Apr 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 5, 2014 | Sep 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 5, 2014 | Apr 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Jul 29, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jul 29, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jul 29, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Jul 29, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jul 29, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 29, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Oct 26, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 26, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Oct 26, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 10, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Mar 10, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Oct 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 13, 2007 | Aug 17, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 3, 2003 | Nov 21, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 14, 2002 | Apr 15, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 2002 | Apr 15, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 2002 | Apr 15, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 23, 2001 | Apr 3, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 11, 1994 | Sep 20, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 1991 | Mar 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 1991 | Mar 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 1, 1989 | Dec 15, 1989 | Resolved |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 159.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +165% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 159.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +430% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 772.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +1,187% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +193% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.00 mg/L | 4.00 | +100% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.12 | +50% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 141.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +370% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.01 | +579% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.74 mg/L | 0.12 | +517% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 141.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +135% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +229% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +73% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 772.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +2,473% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +47% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.12 | +192% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,310.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7,600% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +55% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,310.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +3,750% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 109.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +82% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.00 mg/L | 4.00 | +125% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 249.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +730% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 mg/L | 0.12 | +133% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 249.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +315% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.70 mg/L | 0.12 | +1,317% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 mg/L | 0.12 | +142% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.10 mg/L | 4.00 | +53% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +186% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.40 mg/L | 4.00 | +885% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 109.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +263% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,329% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +243% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.08 | +75% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.01 | +921% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.43 mg/L | 0.12 | +1,092% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 133.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +343% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.91 mg/L | 4.00 | +148% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 126.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +110% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 339.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +465% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.85 mg/L | 4.00 | +71% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +218% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 4.00 | +725% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 339.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,030% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.38 mg/L | 0.12 | +215% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +277% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 126.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +320% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 133.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +122% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.42 mg/L | 0.12 | +253% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.08 | +21% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +14% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +32% | Mar 2021 | 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.
Judicial
· Case 04-2017-9005
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW-20-3-0195 · Jul 12, 2021
$9,600
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD000207282-001 · Jan 19, 2016
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD000207282-002 · Aug 5, 2014
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000516 · Jan 15, 1993
$5,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD000207282-000 · Feb 7, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 04-1983-N072 · Sep 19, 1983
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