Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
US ARMY ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND
Quick Summary
- •Released 61,525 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 $165,056 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2201 ABERDEEN BLVD
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005
View on map ↗ - County
- HARFORD County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 13 · last Sep 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $165,056 · last Aug 21, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110017936117
How This Compares
#12
of 156 TRI reporters in MD
#51
of 348 TRI reporters in Public Administration
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
6
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 (2015–2024)
+79% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17,207 | — |
| 2016 | 100,804 | +486% |
| 2017 | 61,525 | -39% |
| 2018 | 100,384 | +63% |
| 2019 | 101,742 | +1% |
| 2020 | 57,161 | -44% |
| 2021 | 39,997 | -30% |
| 2022 | 37,987 | -5% |
| 2023 | 51,969 | +37% |
| 2024 | 30,860 | -41% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 99,079 | — | — | 99,079 | — | |
| Lead | 1,295 | — | — | 1,295 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 60,643 | — | — | 60,643 | — | |
| Lead | 782 | — | — | 782 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 90,420 | — | — | 90,420 | — | |
| Ammonia | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 284 | — | — | 284 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 224 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 17,107 | — | — | 17,107 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 2, 2021 | Sep 8, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Dec 18, 2020 | Jan 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 11, 1999 | May 14, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | Jun 19, 1997 | Jul 21, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Thermal Treatment | Jun 19, 1997 | Aug 6, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 13, 1997 | Jul 22, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 13, 1997 | Jul 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 13, 1997 | Sep 15, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 13, 1997 | Aug 25, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 18, 1996 | Aug 5, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 16, 1996 | Jul 16, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 17, 1994 | Aug 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | Nov 17, 1994 | Aug 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 16, 1993 | Apr 19, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 1993 | May 28, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 11, 1993 | May 28, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 10, 1993 | Mar 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 10, 1993 | Apr 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 10, 1993 | Apr 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 1993 | Apr 29, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 4, 1993 | Feb 4, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 4, 1993 | Feb 9, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 4, 1993 | Feb 4, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 4, 1993 | Feb 4, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 3, 1993 | Feb 3, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 25, 1993 | Jul 29, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 25, 1993 | Feb 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 25, 1993 | Apr 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 25, 1993 | Feb 4, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 25, 1993 | May 28, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 25, 1993 | May 28, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Chemical, Physical and Biological Treatment | Jan 25, 1993 | May 28, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 15, 1992 | Feb 24, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Oct 15, 1992 | Nov 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 15, 1992 | Jun 17, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 27, 1992 | Jan 5, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 27, 1992 | Jun 17, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 27, 1992 | Apr 26, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 27, 1992 | Jan 5, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 12, 1990 | Apr 26, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 12, 1990 | Mar 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Dec 12, 1990 | Mar 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 13, 1990 | Jun 15, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 22, 1990 | Jun 15, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 23, 1989 | Jun 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 16, 1989 | Feb 23, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 3, 1989 | Feb 23, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 3, 1988 | Nov 9, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 6, 1988 | Nov 3, 1988 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +6% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +30% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +160% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.10 | +20% | May 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.10 | +20% | May 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.10 | +20% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.10 | +20% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 248.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +313% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 248.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +727% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +17% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +11% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.90 mg/L | 30.00 | +60% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +123% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +12% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +158% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +37% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.30 mg/L | 60.00 | +29% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +57% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +37% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,400.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +11,233% | Oct 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,400.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +5,567% | Oct 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +17% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.01 | +669% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,233% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +7% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +113% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +5% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,054% | Jan 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,900% | Jan 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 mg/L | 0.01 | +4,833% | Dec 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 mg/L | 0.01 | +2,746% | Dec 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +5% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +22% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,633% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.01 | +900% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 245.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +308% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 245.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +717% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.10 mg/L | 30.00 | +47% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.01 | +2,208% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +111% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.01 | +3,900% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.30 mg/L | 60.00 | +6% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 mg/L | 0.01 | +3,767% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 mg/L | 0.01 | +2,131% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.01 | +977% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,767% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.80 mg/L | 60.00 | +10% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +119% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +64% | Nov 2016 | 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 03-1986-0346
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1988-0338
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2024-0084 · Aug 21, 2024
$82,528
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602406717 · Dec 18, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1990-0389 · Sep 26, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2012-0114 · Sep 25, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2012-0196 · Aug 27, 2012
$170,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2009-0054 · Mar 24, 2009
$29,928
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2009-6002 · Dec 22, 2008
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD3210021355-000 · Jul 21, 1997
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1995-0034 · Jul 29, 1995
$92,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1994-0080 · Jul 25, 1995
$92,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD3210021355-013 · Dec 12, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD3210021355-012 · Jun 15, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD3210021355-011 · Mar 22, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD3210021355-009 · Feb 23, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD3210021355-008 · Feb 16, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD3210021355-006 · Feb 3, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD3210021355-010 · Nov 3, 1988
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD3210021355-001 · Oct 20, 1988
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