TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
QG PRINTING II CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 549,296 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
-
300 BROWN RD
FRANKLIN, KY 42134
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- SIMPSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 323111
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 10, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110017423046
How This Compares
#22
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#350
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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)
-98% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 409,700 | — |
| 2016 | 633,097 | +55% |
| 2017 | 549,296 | -13% |
| 2018 | 413,899 | -25% |
| 2019 | 14,630 | -96% |
| 2023 | 6,252 | — |
| 2024 | 9,074 | +45% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 20,440 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 9,368 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 3,151 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,073 | 9,073 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 6,016 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 3,948 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,252 | 6,252 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 308 | |
| Toluene | 14,630 | 14,630 | — | — | 6,649 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 68,654 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 906 | |
| Toluene | 413,899 | 413,899 | — | — | 20,305 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 648 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 98,879 | |
| Toluene | 549,296 | 549,296 | — | — | 23,144 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,413 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 34,888 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 847 | |
| Toluene | 633,097 | 633,097 | — | — | 27,467 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 838 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 36,725 | |
| Toluene | 409,700 | 409,700 | — | — | 23,361 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 73 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 46,147 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 97,411 | — | — |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 33 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 49,677 |
| Chromium | — | 13,619 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
OHIO COUNTY BALEFILL
BEAVER DAM, KY
|
Lead | 7 | — | — | — |
|
OWL'S HEAD ALLOYS
BOWLING GREEN, KY
|
Lead | — | 18 | — | — |
|
OHIO COUNTY BALEFILL
BEAVER DAM, KY
|
Chromium | 4 | — | — | — |
|
OWL'S HEAD ALLOYS
BOWLING GREEN, KY
|
Chromium | — | 3,146 | — | — |
|
OHIO COUNTY BALEFILL
BEAVER DAM, KY
|
Manganese | 9 | — | — | — |
|
OWL'S HEAD ALLOYS
BOWLING GREEN, KY
|
Manganese | — | 20,430 | — | — |
|
OHIO COUNTY BALEFILL
BEAVER DAM, KY
|
Copper | 11 | — | — | — |
|
OWL'S HEAD ALLOYS
BOWLING GREEN, KY
|
Copper | — | 9,356 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
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 14, 2018 | Jun 14, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 6, 2017 | Jun 6, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 6, 2017 | Jun 6, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 23, 2016 | Jun 24, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 7, 2012 | Sep 11, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 7, 2012 | Aug 7, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 12, 2009 | Oct 12, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 12, 2009 | Oct 12, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 25, 2005 | Apr 4, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 25, 2005 | Apr 4, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 25, 2005 | Apr 4, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 26, 2003 | Sep 30, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 26, 2003 | Sep 30, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 3, 1999 | Jun 3, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 3, 1999 | Jun 3, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 19, 1998 | Jun 29, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 19, 1998 | May 19, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 21, 1994 | Apr 21, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 23, 1992 | Jan 23, 1992 | 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 04-2011-4002 · Apr 6, 2011
$72,819
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD094203213-001 · Aug 26, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD094203213-000 · Feb 4, 1992
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