US PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Quick Summary
- •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
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9000 ROCKVILLE PIKE BLDG 13
BETHESDA, MD 20892
View on map ↗ - County
- MONTGOMERY County
- Industry
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 541711
- Inspections
- 8 · last May 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 3, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000869720
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,643 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 196 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 2,035 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 425 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 56 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 34 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 25 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 436 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | 2,035 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AERC RECYCLING SOLUTIONS
ALLENTOWN, PA
|
Mercury | — | 2,035 | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead | 1,643 | — | — | — |
|
WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Polychlorinated biphenyls | 196 | — | — | — |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 20, 2017 | Jun 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 13, 2009 | Apr 3, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 27, 2008 | Aug 27, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 20, 2001 | Nov 8, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 20, 2001 | Nov 8, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 29, 1998 | Jun 29, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 29, 1998 | Jun 29, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 29, 1998 | Jun 15, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 28, 1998 | Jun 15, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 28, 1998 | Jun 15, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 6, 1995 | Jul 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Aug 10, 1993 | Nov 24, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 19, 1992 | Aug 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 18, 1988 | Nov 9, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 14, 1988 | Jul 11, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 12, 1988 | Feb 17, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 14, 1986 | Mar 14, 1986 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.03 | +123% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +159% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.03 | +181% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +184% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +153% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.03 | +196% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +35% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +67% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +79% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +81% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +102% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +47% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.07 mg/L | 0.03 | +154% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.03 | +154% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +195% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +195% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.03 | +273% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.02 | +285% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +34% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +4% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.02 | +382% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.03 | +300% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.03 | +207% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +228% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +25% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +73% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +74% | Dec 2022 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.03 | +262% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.02 | +401% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.02 | +532% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +200% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.03 | +227% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.03 | +635% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.02 | +481% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +12% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 mg/L | 0.02 | +1,374% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,200% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.03 | +160% | Sep 2021 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +196% | Sep 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.02 | +584% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.03 | +208% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +190% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +42% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +17% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +58% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +46% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +147% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.03 | +131% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +473% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.02 | +637% | Sep 2020 | 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.