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AKEBONO BRAKE CORP.
Quick Summary
- •Released 25,265 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
-
300 RING RD
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
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- HARDIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336340
- Inspections
- 5 · last Dec 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 2, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110000381220
How This Compares
#94
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#2,492
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
7
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)
-94% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 27,215 | — |
| 2016 | 26,815 | -1% |
| 2017 | 25,265 | -6% |
| 2018 | 1,765 | -93% |
| 2019 | 1,500 | -15% |
| 2020 | 1,500 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1,850 | +23% |
| 2022 | 1,500 | -19% |
| 2023 | 1,500 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,500 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 11,211 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 40,213 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 10,998 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 61,645 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 14,255 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 654 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 12,612 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 528 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 11,645 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 35,858 | |
| Ammonia | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 11,800 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 592 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 21,598 | |
| Ammonia | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 19,843 | |
| Zinc compounds | 250 | 250 | — | — | 39,389 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 100 | 100 | — | — | 12,466 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 10,670 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 761 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 36,000 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 17,005 | |
| Ammonia | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 14,750 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 750 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 750 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 27,015 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 17,350 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 30,000 | |
| Ammonia | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 4,342 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,850 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 25,520 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 26,025 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 66,000 | |
| Ammonia | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 7,300 | |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 750 | |
| Antimony compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 17,140 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,355 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 27,005 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 37,000 | |
| Ammonia | 19,750 | 19,750 | — | — | 17,300 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 5,250 | 5,250 | — | — | 1,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 750 | |
| Antimony compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 750 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 21,380 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 34,250 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 39,000 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 19,750 | 19,750 | — | — | 4,050 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 6,800 | 6,800 | — | — | 9,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 750 | |
| Antimony compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 250 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 36,250 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 34,000 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 13,700 | 13,700 | — | — | 4,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 13,250 | 13,250 | — | — | 11,700 | |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 2,130 | |
| Antimony compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 6,599 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 7,650 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 7,650 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11,206 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 40,162 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 51 | VALLEY CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ELIZABETHTOWN |
| Ammonia | 10,998 | VALLEY CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ELIZABETHTOWN |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | VALLEY CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ELIZABETHTOWN |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Dec 18, 2025 | Feb 5, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 18, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Dec 18, 2025 | Feb 16, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 18, 2025 | Mar 6, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 5, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 8, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 9, 1996 | Jan 9, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 14, 1991 | Jan 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 14, 1991 | Jan 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 6, 1990 | Feb 6, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 11, 1989 | May 11, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.16 | +25% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.67 mg/L | 0.18 | +268% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.98 mg/L | 0.18 | +438% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.18 | +15% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.41 mg/L | 0.18 | +2,323% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.11 mg/L | 0.18 | +510% | May 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.18 | +26% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +157% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +28% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +23% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +30% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.30 mg/L | 60.00 | +7% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +114% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.20 mg/L | 60.00 | +4% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +107% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 105.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +250% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 105.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +75% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.20 mg/L | 60.00 | +22% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +7% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +113% | Sep 2021 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.41 mg/L | 0.18 | +125% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +30% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 mg/L | 0.18 | +81% | May 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.13 mg/L | 0.18 | +521% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.60 mg/L | 60.00 | +53% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +205% | Jan 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.60 mg/L | 60.00 | +16% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +132% | Oct 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +40% | Jul 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 139.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +363% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 139.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +132% | May 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +59% | Apr 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +144% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.20 mg/L | 60.00 | +22% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.18 | +32% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +44% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +38% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +75% | Jun 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 143.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +138% | May 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 143.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +377% | May 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.30 mg/L | 60.00 | +19% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +138% | Nov 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +15% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +130% | Oct 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +267% | Aug 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +83% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 125.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +108% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 125.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +317% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 103.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +243% | Apr 2017 | 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-KYD981753197-001 · Jan 20, 2026
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2009-9218 · Jun 28, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981753197-000 · Dec 5, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981753197-003 · Feb 6, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981753197-002 · May 11, 1989
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