Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CMC STEEL TENNESSEE
Quick Summary
- •Released 22,340 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
-
1919 TENNESSEE AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
View on map ↗ - County
- KNOX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 7 · last Feb 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000373480
How This Compares
#118
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#2,669
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
8
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)
-40% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20,527 | — |
| 2016 | 20,705 | +1% |
| 2017 | 22,340 | +8% |
| 2018 | 21,745 | -3% |
| 2019 | 1,648 | -92% |
| 2020 | 22,129 | +1243% |
| 2021 | 22,769 | +3% |
| 2022 | 23,597 | +4% |
| 2023 | 9,211 | -61% |
| 2024 | 12,307 | +34% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 9,496 | 9,473 | 23 | — | 3,455,602 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,150 | 925 | 225 | — | 306,744 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,056 | 1,048 | 8 | — | 178,813 | |
| Copper compounds | 219 | 209 | 10 | — | 46,521 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 211 | 193 | 18 | — | 61,058 | |
| Mercury compounds | 91 | 91 | — | — | 304 | |
| Nickel compounds | 77 | 69 | 8 | — | 13,084 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,098 | 5,994 | 104 | — | 2,149,038 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,692 | 1,069 | 623 | — | 372,603 | |
| Lead compounds | 843 | 834 | 9 | — | 97,402 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 253 | 237 | 16 | — | 80,396 | |
| Copper compounds | 177 | 167 | 10 | — | 323 | |
| Mercury compounds | 91 | 91 | — | — | 323 | |
| Nickel compounds | 51 | 44 | 7 | — | 3,092 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 18,944 | 18,944 | — | — | 3,982,093 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,285 | 2,285 | — | — | 466,102 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,408 | 1,408 | — | — | 174,982 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 346 | 346 | — | — | 67,238 | |
| Copper compounds | 329 | 329 | — | — | 51,594 | |
| Mercury compounds | 220 | 220 | — | — | 335 | |
| Nickel compounds | 59 | 59 | — | — | 4,805 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 18,010 | 17,310 | 700 | — | 3,309,770 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,401 | 2,331 | 70 | — | 434,963 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,381 | 1,366 | 15 | — | 155,610 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 354 | 349 | 6 | — | 62,045 | |
| Copper compounds | 345 | 332 | 13 | — | 48,326 | |
| Mercury compounds | 211 | 211 | 0 | — | 312 | |
| Nickel compounds | 60 | 58 | 2 | — | 4,484 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 17,437 | 16,569 | 868 | — | 3,786,905 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,321 | 2,234 | 87 | — | 498,294 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,473 | 1,455 | 18 | — | 211,702 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 335 | 328 | 7 | — | 69,550 | |
| Copper compounds | 293 | 277 | 16 | — | 45,406 | |
| Mercury compounds | 204 | 204 | 0 | — | 358 | |
| Nickel compounds | 59 | 56 | 3 | — | 5,137 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1,345 | 1,326 | 19 | — | 208,597 | |
| Copper compounds | 303 | 287 | 16 | — | 44,810 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 17,330 | 17,292 | 39 | — | 3,524,847 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,268 | 2,200 | 68 | — | 436,701 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,115 | 1,096 | 19 | — | 184,768 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 444 | 409 | 35 | — | 79,280 | |
| Copper compounds | 316 | 305 | 11 | — | 46,766 | |
| Mercury compounds | 215 | 197 | 18 | — | 343 | |
| Nickel compounds | 50 | 50 | 1 | — | 4,790 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 15,734 | 15,280 | 455 | — | 3,082,112 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,398 | 3,336 | 61 | — | 672,862 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,085 | 2,069 | 16 | — | 245,927 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 532 | 502 | 30 | — | 98,278 | |
| Copper compounds | 312 | 299 | 13 | — | 44,905 | |
| Mercury compounds | 204 | 204 | 0 | — | 336 | |
| Nickel compounds | 69 | 67 | 2 | — | 6,975 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 14,381 | 13,652 | 729 | — | 2,721,286 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,156 | 3,104 | 52 | — | 452,310 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,185 | 2,172 | 14 | — | 231,864 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 458 | 433 | 25 | — | 83,464 | |
| Copper compounds | 256 | 245 | 11 | — | 34,416 | |
| Mercury compounds | 189 | 189 | 0 | — | 310 | |
| Nickel compounds | 74 | 73 | 1 | — | 3,925 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 15,523 | 15,348 | 175 | — | 3,061,574 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,129 | 2,087 | 42 | — | 406,016 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,978 | 1,955 | 24 | — | 226,729 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 341 | 339 | 2 | — | 63,471 | |
| Copper compounds | 290 | 276 | 14 | — | 40,255 | |
| Mercury compounds | 205 | 195 | 10 | — | 306 | |
| Nickel compounds | 55 | 46 | 8 | — | 2,842 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 46,521 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 306,744 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 13,084 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 61,058 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 304 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 3,455,602 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 178,813 | — | — |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BEFESA ZINC US
PALMERTON, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 60,405 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 653 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US
PALMERTON, PA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 303,462 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 3,282 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US
PALMERTON, PA
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US
PALMERTON, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 176,900 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 1,913 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US
PALMERTON, PA
|
Mercury compounds | — | 301 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US
PALMERTON, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 12,944 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 140 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US
PALMERTON, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 46,023 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 498 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US
PALMERTON, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 3,418,625 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 36,977 | — | — |
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 | Feb 29, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 29, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 29, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 27, 2021 | Jan 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 27, 2021 | Jan 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 27, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Reported Fish Kill | Jul 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Dec 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 26, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 26, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 10, 2016 | Jul 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 10, 2016 | Jul 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 10, 2016 | Jul 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 24, 2014 | May 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 24, 2014 | May 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 7, 2008 | Feb 13, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 7, 2008 | Mar 13, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 7, 2008 | Jul 29, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 7, 2008 | Mar 13, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 19, 2006 | Apr 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 19, 2004 | Mar 16, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 1997 | Mar 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 3, 1997 | Mar 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 8, 1993 | Nov 10, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 8, 1993 | Nov 10, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 8, 1993 | Nov 10, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 18, 1989 | Aug 30, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 18, 1989 | Aug 30, 1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.36 mg/L | 0.96 | +42% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.00 | +484% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.35 mg/L | 0.96 | +41% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.80 mg/L | 40.00 | +90% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 mg/L | 0.96 | +25% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +1% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.04 | +65% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.78 mg/L | 0.96 | +294% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +1% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 139.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +248% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.30 mg/L | 40.00 | +3% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.70 mg/L | 40.00 | +24% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.50 mg/L | 40.00 | +34% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.50 mg/L | 40.00 | +69% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +10% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +3% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +18% | May 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 409.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +923% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +95% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +43% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.90 mg/L | 40.00 | +82% | Oct 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +150% | May 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.60 mg/L | 40.00 | +99,999% | Feb 2016 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +53% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +4% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 318.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +695% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +30% | Jan 2015 | Open |
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-TND041150533-120 · Feb 20, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-6004 · Jul 6, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND041150533-375 · Apr 10, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND041150533-081 · Nov 30, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND041150533-001 · Jul 21, 1989
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