Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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SANTA FE PACIFIC MINERALS MESQUITE MINE
Quick Summary
- •Released 26,511 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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6502 EAST HIGHWAY 78
BRAWLEY, CA 92227
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- IMPERIAL County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212221
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jun 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 27, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110009532684
How This Compares
#66
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#147
of 555 TRI reporters in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,932,424 | — |
| 2016 | 23,446 | -99% |
| 2017 | 26,511 | +13% |
| 2018 | 21,810 | -18% |
| 2019 | 9,903 | -55% |
| 2020 | 19,256 | +94% |
| 2021 | 29,491 | +53% |
| 2022 | 27,013 | -8% |
| 2023 | 12,429 | -54% |
| 2024 | 9,599 | -23% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 4,702 | 4,702 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 2,101 | 2,101 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1,796 | 3 | — | 1,793 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,000 | — | — | 1,000 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 4,626 | 7 | — | 4,620 | 1 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 4,502 | 4,502 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 2,301 | 2,301 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,000 | — | — | 1,000 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 21,510 | 3 | — | 21,507 | 0 | |
| Propylene | 2,301 | 2,301 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 2,202 | 2,202 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,000 | — | — | 1,000 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 23,088 | 3 | — | 23,085 | 0 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 3,002 | 3,002 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 2,301 | 2,301 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,100 | — | — | 1,100 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 14,253 | 3 | — | 14,251 | 3 | |
| Propylene | 2,300 | 2,300 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 1,703 | 1,703 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,000 | — | — | 1,000 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | 6,103 | 6,103 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 2,800 | 2,800 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,000 | — | — | 1,000 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | 16,907 | 3 | — | 16,903 | 0 | |
| Propylene | 2,700 | 2,700 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 1,203 | 1,203 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,000 | — | — | 1,000 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | 17,609 | 5 | — | 17,604 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 5,102 | 5,102 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 2,700 | 2,700 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,100 | — | — | 1,100 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | 18,007 | 7 | — | 18,000 | — | |
| Propylene | 3,000 | 3,000 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 1,439 | 1,439 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,000 | — | — | 1,000 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2,908,174 | 174 | — | 2,908,000 | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | 18,021 | 21 | — | 18,000 | — | |
| Propylene | 2,800 | 2,800 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 2,429 | 2,429 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,000 | — | — | 1,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 21, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 21, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 9, 2003 | May 6, 2003 | 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 w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD109163071-500 · May 23, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD109163071-200 · Apr 9, 2003
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