GLOBAL CELLULOSE FIBERS - FRANKLIN MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,381,843 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
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34040 UNION CAMP DR
FRANKLIN, VA 23851
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- ISLE OF WIGHT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jul 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 16, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000560492
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,314,061 | — |
| 2016 | 1,345,984 | +2% |
| 2017 | 1,381,843 | +3% |
| 2018 | 1,086,273 | -21% |
| 2019 | 34,029 | -97% |
| 2020 | 1,210,035 | +3456% |
| 2021 | 1,075,510 | -11% |
| 2022 | 1,101,334 | +2% |
| 2023 | 893,576 | -19% |
| 2024 | 1,190,065 | +33% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 763,086 | 763,086 | — | — | 3,242 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 140,566 | 140,391 | 175 | — | 234 | |
| Ammonia | 123,321 | 118,787 | 4,534 | — | 11 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 52,572 | 52,572 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 28,239 | 27,852 | 387 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 23,693 | — | 23,693 | — | 15 | |
| Phenol | 17,283 | 17,277 | 6 | — | 2 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 16,687 | 16,682 | 5 | — | 2 | |
| Formaldehyde | 10,167 | 9,027 | 1,140 | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 6,351 | 60 | 6,291 | — | 65,815 | |
| Chlorine | 5,416 | 5,416 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,804 | 1,804 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 490 | 22 | 468 | — | 2,975 | |
| Formic acid | 148 | — | 148 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 101 | 101 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 100 | 32 | 68 | — | 697 | |
| Catechol | 40 | — | 40 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 0 | 1 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 560,612 | 560,612 | — | — | 3,175 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 127,874 | 127,703 | 171 | — | 229 | |
| Ammonia | 83,466 | 82,036 | 1,430 | — | 9 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 38,336 | 38,336 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 20,412 | 20,032 | 380 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 17,861 | — | 17,861 | — | 14 | |
| Phenol | 12,643 | 12,637 | 6 | — | 2 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 11,990 | 11,984 | 5 | — | 2 | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,340 | 7,221 | 1,119 | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 6,220 | 44 | 6,176 | — | 45,952 | |
| Chlorine | 3,914 | 3,914 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,259 | 1,259 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 476 | 16 | 459 | — | 2,919 | |
| Lead compounds | 92 | 25 | 67 | — | 743 | |
| Formic acid | 41 | — | 41 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 39 | — | 39 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 672,226 | 672,226 | — | — | 2,765 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 127,549 | 127,376 | 174 | — | 200 | |
| Ammonia | 108,477 | 107,036 | 1,441 | — | 9 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 68,992 | — | 68,992 | — | 12 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 46,952 | 46,952 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 24,952 | 24,567 | 386 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 15,191 | 15,185 | 6 | — | 2 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 14,440 | 14,435 | 5 | — | 2 | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,312 | 8,177 | 1,135 | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 6,316 | 54 | 6,262 | — | 44,197 | |
| Chlorine | 4,766 | 4,766 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,507 | 1,507 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 485 | 20 | 466 | — | 1,978 | |
| Lead compounds | 96 | 29 | 67 | — | 442 | |
| Catechol | 39 | — | 39 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 31 | — | 31 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 0 | 1 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 676,871 | 676,871 | — | — | 3,181 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 136,121 | 135,950 | 171 | — | 230 | |
| Ammonia | 106,754 | 105,220 | 1,534 | — | 22 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 46,818 | 46,818 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 31,215 | — | 31,215 | — | 18 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 25,024 | 24,644 | 380 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 15,373 | 15,367 | 6 | — | 2 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 14,634 | 14,629 | 5 | — | 2 | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,359 | 8,241 | 1,118 | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 6,223 | 54 | 6,169 | — | 38,624 | |
| Chlorine | 4,786 | 4,786 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,564 | 1,564 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 478 | 20 | 459 | — | 3,518 | |
| Lead compounds | 95 | 28 | 66 | — | 772 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 90 | 90 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 63 | — | 63 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 39 | — | 39 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 0 | 2 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 758,714 | 758,714 | — | — | 4,039 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 145,387 | 145,223 | 164 | — | 292 | |
| Ammonia | 122,310 | 120,590 | 1,720 | — | 18 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 52,781 | 52,781 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 44,388 | — | 44,388 | — | 17 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 28,161 | 27,796 | 365 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 17,200 | 17,194 | 6 | — | 3 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 16,493 | 16,488 | 5 | — | 3 | |
| Formaldehyde | 10,160 | 9,086 | 1,074 | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 5,986 | 61 | 5,925 | — | 58,045 | |
| Chlorine | 5,978 | 5,978 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,730 | 1,730 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 462 | 22 | 440 | — | 4,070 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 101 | 101 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 96 | 32 | 64 | — | 819 | |
| Formic acid | 50 | — | 50 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 37 | — | 37 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 0 | 1 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 24,027 | — | 24,027 | — | 22 | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,921 | 8,818 | 1,103 | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 81 | — | 81 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 676,295 | 676,295 | — | — | 4,798 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 136,064 | 135,879 | 185 | — | 346 | |
| Ammonia | 103,375 | 102,681 | 694 | — | 12 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 83,135 | 83,135 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 24,910 | 24,499 | 411 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 14,946 | 14,940 | 6 | — | 4 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 14,723 | 14,717 | 6 | — | 3 | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,307 | 8,096 | 1,211 | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 7,370 | 7,370 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 7,068 | — | 7,068 | — | 18 | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,735 | 52 | 6,683 | — | 39,192 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,602 | 1,602 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 516 | 19 | 497 | — | 3,687 | |
| Lead compounds | 100 | 28 | 72 | — | 1,048 | |
| Formic acid | 84 | — | 84 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 42 | — | 42 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 0 | 1 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 831,544 | 831,544 | — | — | 5,049 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 172,699 | 172,525 | 174 | — | 365 | |
| Ammonia | 120,131 | 117,570 | 2,561 | — | 16 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 93,895 | 93,895 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 49,351 | 49,346 | 5 | — | 3 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 45,055 | — | 45,055 | — | 24 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 27,900 | 27,514 | 386 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 12,706 | 12,700 | 6 | — | 4 | |
| Formaldehyde | 11,352 | 10,217 | 1,135 | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 8,337 | 8,337 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,344 | 82 | 6,262 | — | 61,058 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,810 | 1,810 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 490 | 24 | 466 | — | 3,938 | |
| Lead compounds | 99 | 32 | 67 | — | 748 | |
| Formic acid | 88 | — | 88 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 39 | — | 39 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 796,560 | 796,560 | — | — | 4,721 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 161,050 | 160,875 | 175 | — | 339 | |
| Ammonia | 112,576 | 109,931 | 2,645 | — | 10 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 89,933 | 89,933 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 70,921 | — | 70,921 | — | 119 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 47,649 | 47,644 | 5 | — | 3 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 26,759 | 26,371 | 388 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 12,293 | 12,287 | 6 | — | 3 | |
| Formaldehyde | 11,036 | 9,895 | 1,141 | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 8,047 | 8,047 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,575 | 78 | 6,497 | — | 60,698 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,847 | 1,847 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 506 | 23 | 483 | — | 4,092 | |
| Lead compounds | 99 | 29 | 70 | — | 808 | |
| Formic acid | 90 | — | 90 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 40 | — | 40 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 796,883 | 796,883 | — | — | 4,614 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 154,526 | 154,354 | 172 | — | 331 | |
| Ammonia | 110,615 | 108,400 | 2,215 | — | 14 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 89,512 | 89,512 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 47,922 | 47,917 | 5 | — | 3 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 46,593 | — | 46,593 | — | 81 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 26,782 | 26,401 | 381 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 12,394 | 12,388 | 6 | — | 3 | |
| Formaldehyde | 11,910 | 10,789 | 1,121 | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 8,102 | 8,102 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,219 | 78 | 6,141 | — | 82,551 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,890 | 1,890 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 479 | 23 | 456 | — | 4,411 | |
| Formic acid | 97 | — | 97 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 95 | 29 | 66 | — | 846 | |
| Catechol | 39 | — | 39 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 6 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 233,750 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 34,270 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 9,094,201 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 6,748,220 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 170,850 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 44,661 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 495,512 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 9,398 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 2,546 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 769 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER- FRANKLIN MILL
FRANKLIN, VA
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Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15 | — | — | — |
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER- FRANKLIN MILL
FRANKLIN, VA
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Phenol | 2 | — | — | — |
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER- FRANKLIN MILL
FRANKLIN, VA
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Methanol | 3,242 | — | — | — |
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER- FRANKLIN MILL
FRANKLIN, VA
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Manganese compounds | 65,815 | — | — | — |
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER- FRANKLIN MILL
FRANKLIN, VA
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Hydrogen sulfide | 234 | — | — | — |
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER- FRANKLIN MILL
FRANKLIN, VA
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,975 | — | — | — |
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER- FRANKLIN MILL
FRANKLIN, VA
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Acetaldehyde | 3 | — | — | — |
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER- FRANKLIN MILL
FRANKLIN, VA
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Ammonia | 11 | — | — | — |
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER- FRANKLIN MILL
FRANKLIN, VA
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Cresol (mixed isomers) | 2 | — | — | — |
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER- FRANKLIN MILL
FRANKLIN, VA
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Catechol | 1 | — | — | — |
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER- FRANKLIN MILL
FRANKLIN, VA
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Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER- FRANKLIN MILL
FRANKLIN, VA
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Formaldehyde | 9 | — | — | — |
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER- FRANKLIN MILL
FRANKLIN, VA
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Lead compounds | 697 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 17, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Feb 8, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 22, 1997 | Jun 30, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 22, 1997 | Jun 30, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 2, 1995 | Mar 22, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 2, 1995 | Mar 22, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 27, 1993 | Sep 21, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 27, 1993 | Sep 21, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Feb 18, 1992 | Apr 30, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 7, 1990 | Aug 8, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 5, 1989 | Sep 1, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 29, 1988 | Mar 7, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Feb 26, 1988 | Apr 15, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jan 28, 1988 | Mar 7, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 28, 1988 | Mar 7, 1988 | 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.