Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
SMOKY VALLEY COMMON OPERATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,745,715 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 $50,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1 SMOKY VALLEY MINE ROAD
ROUND MOUNTAIN, NV 89045
View on map ↗ - County
- NYE County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212221
- Inspections
- 11 · last Apr 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $50,000 · last Sep 9, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110009460733
How This Compares
#9
of 144 TRI reporters in NV
#25
of 555 TRI reporters in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+216% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,977,269 | — |
| 2016 | 3,164,128 | +60% |
| 2017 | 6,745,715 | +113% |
| 2018 | 10,095,787 | +50% |
| 2019 | 6,087,277 | -40% |
| 2020 | 22,654,392 | +272% |
| 2021 | 6,403,372 | -72% |
| 2022 | 13,386,669 | +109% |
| 2023 | 5,675,529 | -58% |
| 2024 | 6,251,075 | +10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 2,500,148 | 148 | — | 2,500,000 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 2,100,035 | 35 | — | 2,100,000 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,102,200 | — | — | 1,102,200 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 361,887 | 62 | — | 361,826 | 2 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 72,000 | — | — | 72,000 | — | |
| Silver compounds | 42,000 | — | — | 42,000 | 4,995 | |
| Chromium | 27,000 | — | — | 27,000 | 15,344 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 14,010 | 14,010 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 8,800 | — | — | 8,800 | 847 | |
| Nickel | 8,300 | — | — | 8,300 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 7,653 | 7,600 | — | 53 | — | |
| Propylene | 5,140 | 5,140 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1,902 | 6 | — | 1,896 | 9,351 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,000,038 | 38 | — | 2,000,000 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 1,400,013 | 13 | — | 1,400,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 907,108 | 150 | — | 906,958 | 3 | |
| Zinc compounds | 380,159 | 159 | — | 380,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 314,413 | 13 | — | 314,400 | 1,541 | |
| Nickel compounds | 270,009 | 9 | — | 270,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | 160,001 | 1 | — | 160,000 | 1,593 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 132,400 | — | — | 132,400 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 61,009 | 9 | — | 61,000 | 23,161 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 17,000 | — | — | 17,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 13,010 | 13,010 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 8,058 | 6,500 | — | 1,558 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 6,771 | 9 | — | 6,762 | 10,454 | |
| Propylene | 5,540 | 5,540 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 7,560,036 | 36 | — | 7,560,000 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 3,600,040 | 40 | — | 3,600,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,044,878 | 61 | — | 1,044,817 | 5 | |
| Copper compounds | 685,015 | 15 | — | 685,000 | 1,020 | |
| Zinc compounds | 180,190 | 190 | — | 180,000 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 132,600 | — | — | 132,600 | — | |
| Silver compounds | 70,009 | 9 | — | 70,000 | 2,059 | |
| Chromium | 36,000 | — | — | 36,000 | 14,037 | |
| Mercury compounds | 23,987 | 16 | — | 23,971 | 9,621 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 19,009 | 19,009 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 15,665 | 6,100 | — | 9,565 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 13,000 | — | — | 13,000 | — | |
| Propylene | 6,240 | 6,240 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,900,034 | 34 | — | 3,900,000 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 970,010 | 10 | — | 970,000 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 820,220 | 57 | — | 820,163 | 3 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 212,700 | — | — | 212,700 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 190,180 | 180 | — | 190,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 136,813 | 13 | — | 136,800 | 1,454 | |
| Chromium | 40,000 | — | — | 40,000 | 12,990 | |
| Mercury compounds | 35,690 | 7 | — | 35,684 | 11,063 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 33,000 | — | — | 33,000 | — | |
| Silver compounds | 27,008 | 8 | — | 27,000 | 785 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 19,010 | 19,010 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 12,567 | 5,900 | — | 6,667 | — | |
| Propylene | 6,140 | 6,140 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 11,000,043 | 43 | — | 11,000,000 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 9,200,040 | 40 | — | 9,200,000 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,100,029 | 29 | — | 1,100,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 847,226 | 71 | — | 847,156 | 32 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 222,800 | — | — | 222,800 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 106,514 | 14 | — | 106,500 | 278 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 51,000 | — | — | 51,000 | — | |
| Chromium | 44,000 | — | — | 44,000 | 6,583 | |
| Mercury compounds | 29,814 | 8 | — | 29,806 | 13,916 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 19,010 | 19,010 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 14,169 | 6,700 | — | 7,469 | — | |
| Nickel | 7,800 | — | — | 7,800 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 6,540 | 6,540 | — | — | — | |
| Silver compounds | 5,407 | 7 | — | 5,400 | 69 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,000,036 | 36 | — | 6,000,000 | — | |
| Silver compounds | 64,005 | 5 | — | 64,000 | 1,609 | |
| Mercury compounds | 23,236 | 19 | — | 23,217 | 2,290 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 6,000,056 | 56 | — | 6,000,000 | 3,400 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 1,300,019 | 19 | — | 1,300,000 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 965,963 | 72 | — | 965,891 | 4 | |
| Zinc compounds | 670,029 | 29 | — | 670,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 490,003 | 3 | — | 490,000 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 310,011 | 11 | — | 310,000 | 44,001 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 132,700 | — | — | 132,700 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 115,313 | 13 | — | 115,300 | 730 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 47,010 | 13,010 | — | 34,000 | — | |
| Silver compounds | 44,006 | 6 | — | 44,000 | 1,350 | |
| Mercury compounds | 14,436 | 14 | — | 14,423 | 4,953 | |
| Propylene | 6,240 | 6,240 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 4,000,047 | 47 | — | 4,000,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,812,487 | 92 | — | 1,812,395 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 602,004 | 404 | — | 601,600 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 192,600 | — | — | 192,600 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 44,739 | 13 | — | 44,726 | — | |
| Chromium | 25,006 | 6 | — | 25,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 23,513 | 13 | — | 23,500 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 22,510 | 16,010 | — | 6,500 | — | |
| Ammonia | 15,063 | 3,000 | — | 12,063 | — | |
| Propylene | 5,940 | 5,940 | — | — | — | |
| Silver compounds | 1,806 | 6 | — | 1,800 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2,734,895 | 195 | — | 2,734,700 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 182,500 | — | — | 182,500 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 100,017 | 17 | — | 100,000 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 52,969 | 17 | — | 52,952 | — | |
| Ammonia | 25,662 | 3,600 | — | 22,062 | — | |
| Silver compounds | 20,001 | 1 | — | 20,000 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 16,610 | 15,010 | — | 1,600 | — | |
| Chromium | 16,056 | 56 | — | 16,000 | — | |
| Nitric acid | 6,300 | 6,300 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 5,940 | 5,940 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 1,800 | — | — | 1,800 | — | |
| Toluene | 1,178 | 1,178 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 200 | 200 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,701,375 | 115 | — | 1,701,260 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 120,015 | 15 | — | 120,000 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 66,900 | — | — | 66,900 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 35,023 | 9 | — | 35,014 | 1,940 | |
| Ammonia | 21,170 | 3,100 | — | 18,070 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 13,418 | 13,068 | — | 350 | — | |
| Chromium | 11,055 | 55 | — | 11,000 | — | |
| Propylene | 5,200 | 5,200 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 1,500 | — | — | 1,500 | — | |
| Toluene | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | — | |
| Silver compounds | 392 | 2 | — | 390 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 121 | 121 | — | — | — |
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 compounds | — | 2,698 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 5,500,000 |
| Silver compounds | — | 4,995 | — | — |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 1,100,000 |
| Chromium | — | 15,349 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 6 | — | — |
| Arsenic compounds | — | 10 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 12 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 13 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 858 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Chromium | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ME INTERNATIONAL
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN
|
Chromium | — | 15,344 | — | — |
|
JUST REFINERS INC.
SPARKS, NV
|
Copper | — | 283 | — | — |
|
ME INTERNATIONAL
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN
|
Copper | — | 564 | — | — |
|
ME INTERNATIONAL
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN
|
Mercury compounds | — | 2,281 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Mercury compounds | 52 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
JUST REFINERS INC.
SPARKS, NV
|
Mercury compounds | — | 417 | — | — |
|
BETHLEHEM APPARATUS CO INC
BETHLEHEM, PA
|
Mercury compounds | 6,600 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Silver compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Silver compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
JUST REFINERS INC.
SPARKS, NV
|
Silver compounds | — | 4,995 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ME INTERNATIONAL
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN
|
Lead compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Arsenic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Nov 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 14, 2017 | Jul 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 14, 2017 | Jul 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 7, 2016 | Jun 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 11, 2015 | Mar 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 11, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 19, 1997 | Mar 19, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 25, 1996 | Mar 19, 1997 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604621561 · Oct 27, 2025
$0
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602834479 · Sep 9, 2021
$0
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602834480 · Sep 9, 2021
$12,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602834481 · Sep 9, 2021
$12,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602834482 · Sep 9, 2021
$12,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602834478 · Sep 9, 2021
$12,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NVD982504664-001 · Jun 16, 2015
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NVD982504664-004 · Jul 11, 2001
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NVD982504664-002 · Jan 3, 2000
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