TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
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GE LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 743 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
-
3010 SPARTANBURG HWY.
EAST FLAT ROCK, NC 28726
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- HENDERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335132
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 20, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000351565
How This Compares
#317
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#7,479
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 (2015–2022)
-99% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,258 | — |
| 2016 | 1,057 | -16% |
| 2017 | 743 | -30% |
| 2018 | 455 | -39% |
| 2019 | 13 | -97% |
| 2020 | 190 | +1362% |
| 2021 | 12 | -94% |
| 2022 | 12 | 0% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1,201 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5,301 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 19,000 | |
| Nitric acid | 177 | 177 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 13,001 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 33,000 | |
| Copper | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15,014 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 66,000 | |
| Nitric acid | 440 | 440 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7,203 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 65,000 | |
| Nitric acid | 730 | 730 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 58,049 | |
| Lead | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 21 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 43,000 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,040 | 1,040 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 10 | 5 | — | 5 | 30,005 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,406 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 65 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 65,000 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,240 | 1,240 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 10 | 5 | — | 5 | 35,007 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,308 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 66,000 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 67,000 |
| Copper | — | 7,200 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Lead | 20 | — | — | — |
|
CMC RECYCLING
LYMAN, SC
|
Copper | — | 58,000 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CHATTANOOGA, LLC
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Copper | 1 | — | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Copper | 46 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1 | CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE, HENDERSONVILLE |
| Nitric acid | — | CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE, HENDERSONVILLE |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 65,000 | CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE, HENDERSONVILLE |
| Copper | 2 | CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE, HENDERSONVILLE |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 21, 2011 | Aug 31, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 22, 2006 | Jun 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 22, 2006 | Jun 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 3, 1999 | Jul 8, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 18, 1992 | Oct 8, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 18, 1992 | Oct 8, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 1991 | Jul 29, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 15, 1988 | Feb 2, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 23, 1986 | Nov 20, 1986 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD079044426-022 · Jul 21, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD079044426-019 · Apr 4, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD079044426-017 · May 3, 1999
Judicial
· Case 04-1995-0535 · Dec 2, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD079044426-011 · Aug 18, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD079044426-042 · Mar 12, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD079044426-002 · Jan 23, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD079044426-001 · Oct 24, 1986
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