Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
RCRA
PIONEER METAL FINISHING
Quick Summary
- •Released 498,304 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
486 GLOBE AVE
GREEN BAY, WI 54304
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- BROWN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 1 · last Oct 11, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 19, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110040939438
How This Compares
#8
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#376
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
12
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)
+11482% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 125 | — |
| 2016 | 334,050 | +267140% |
| 2017 | 498,304 | +49% |
| 2018 | 183 | -100% |
| 2020 | 173 | — |
| 2021 | 2,185 | +1163% |
| 2022 | 2,610 | +19% |
| 2023 | 229 | -91% |
| 2024 | 14,477 | +6222% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 207,502 | |
| Nitric acid | 14,467 | 14,467 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 11,735 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 313,010 | |
| Nitric acid | 219 | 219 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 6,139 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,780 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 267,770 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,610 | 2,610 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 224,210 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,185 | 2,185 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 361,562 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,356 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 173 | 173 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 36,424 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 374,447 | |
| Nitric acid | 183 | 183 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 477,341 | — | — | 477,341 | 477,341 | |
| Nickel | 20,790 | — | — | 20,790 | 17,587 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 173 | 173 | — | — | 340,691 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 333,877 | — | — | 333,877 | 333,877 | |
| Nitric acid | 173 | 173 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 401,362 | |
| Nitric acid | 125 | 125 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 186,752 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 274,865 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
WINNECONNE, WI
|
Nickel compounds | 975 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT SE
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Nickel compounds | 10,332 | — | — | — |
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.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 207,502 | GREEN BAY METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT, GREEN BAY |
| Nickel compounds | 428 | GREEN BAY METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT, GREEN BAY |
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 11, 2022 | Mar 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Oct 13, 2017 | Nov 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 12, 2017 | Jul 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 12, 2017 | Jul 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 12, 2017 | Jul 12, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 12, 2017 | Aug 29, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 12, 2017 | Jul 12, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 12, 2017 | Aug 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 12, 2017 | Jul 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 23, 2015 | Apr 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 23, 2015 | Apr 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 23, 2015 | Apr 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 23, 2015 | Apr 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 27, 2012 | Jul 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 27, 2012 | Jul 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 27, 2012 | Jul 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 27, 2012 | Jul 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 27, 2012 | Jul 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 27, 2012 | Jul 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 8, 2008 | May 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 8, 2008 | May 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 8, 2008 | May 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 8, 2008 | May 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 8, 2008 | May 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 30, 1993 | May 2, 1993 | 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.
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID068315373-321 · Feb 16, 2023
CIVIL JUDICIAL COMPLAINT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID068315373-855 · Dec 28, 2018
CIVIL JUDICIAL COMPLAINT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID068315373-715 · Dec 28, 2018
ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID068315373-570 · Nov 1, 2017
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID068315373-28 · Oct 13, 2017
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID068315373-002 · Apr 19, 2017
$5,000
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID068315373-001 · Apr 19, 2017
$5,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2017-9909 · Apr 19, 2017
$5,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2000-0495 · Nov 20, 2000
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