US DOE Y-12 NATL SECURITY COMPLEX
Quick Summary
- •Released 37,190 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
-
301 BEAR CREEK RD Y-12
OAK RIDGE, TN 37831
View on map ↗ - County
- ANDERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332999
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jul 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 2, 1999
- Registry ID
- 110000607521
How This Compares
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.
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 | 30,099 | — |
| 2016 | 50,907 | +69% |
| 2017 | 37,190 | -27% |
| 2018 | 62,752 | +69% |
| 2019 | 29,042 | -54% |
| 2020 | 27,075 | -7% |
| 2021 | 18,727 | -31% |
| 2022 | 33,757 | +80% |
| 2023 | 1,139 | -97% |
| 2024 | 1,741 | +53% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 844 | 844 | 0 | — | 51,175 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 411 | 411 | — | — | 34,440 | |
| Manganese | 367 | 27 | 340 | — | 18,028 | |
| Copper | 78 | — | 78 | — | 12,621 | |
| Cobalt | 30 | 30 | 0 | — | 5,685 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 1 | 10 | — | 27,658 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 626 | 3 | 29 | 594 | 8,084 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 415 | 410 | 5 | — | 19,874 | |
| Manganese | 92 | 27 | 65 | — | 10,170 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 45,733 | |
| Nickel | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 29,768 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3,181 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 30,561 | 30,500 | 61 | — | 20,608 | |
| Manganese | 1,363 | 27 | 1,336 | — | 30,707 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,094 | 4 | 13 | 1,077 | 237,561 | |
| Copper | 660 | 3 | 81 | 576 | 14,009 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 52 | 31 | 21 | — | 47,083 | |
| Nickel | 22 | 2 | 20 | — | 60,863 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 5 | — | 5 | — | 6,785 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 15,321 | 15,266 | 55 | — | 29,262 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,507 | 5 | 11 | 1,491 | 172,654 | |
| Copper | 1,111 | 2 | 62 | 1,047 | 330,611 | |
| Manganese | 720 | 27 | 693 | — | 57,015 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 53 | 32 | 21 | — | 7,548 | |
| Nickel | 15 | 2 | 13 | — | 5,759 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 8,325 | 2 | 13 | 8,310 | 290 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 6,271 | 31 | 14 | 6,226 | 626 | |
| Methanol | 5,440 | 5,366 | 74 | — | 6,145 | |
| Copper | 3,386 | 12 | 41 | 3,333 | 649 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,409 | 29 | 7 | 1,373 | 25,260 | |
| Manganese | 1,309 | 27 | 456 | 826 | 5,322 | |
| Cobalt | 927 | — | 3 | 924 | 37 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 8 | — | 8 | — | 1,047 |
2019
2018
2017
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 35,072 | 32,696 | 2,368 | 8 | 2,484 | |
| Nickel | 4,750 | 3 | 18 | 4,729 | 3,978 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3,575 | 60 | 5 | 3,510 | 6,438 | |
| Chromium | 2,957 | 4 | 11 | 2,942 | 4,049 | |
| Copper | 2,687 | 25 | 28 | 2,634 | 60 | |
| Manganese | 1,849 | 38 | 373 | 1,438 | 4,189 | |
| Diisocyanates | 13 | 13 | — | — | 555 | |
| Mercury | 4 | — | 4 | — | 21 |
2015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | 907 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 600 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9 | — | — | — |
|
DIVERSIFIED SCIENTIFIC SERVICES INC. (DSSI)
KINGSTON, TN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
TCI OF ALABAMA, LLC
PELL CITY, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
KNOXVILLE, TN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | — | — | — |
|
U. S. DOE, NNSA/NFO
MERCURY, NV
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10,917 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS, INC.
OAK RIDGE, TN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 341 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS CLIVE FACILITY
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 23,109 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE CONTROL SPECIALISTS
ANDREWS, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 58 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
U. S. DOE, NNSA/NFO
MERCURY, NV
|
Lead compounds | 12,796 | — | — | — |
|
DIVERSIFIED SCIENTIFIC SERVICES INC. (DSSI)
KINGSTON, TN
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS CLIVE FACILITY
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Lead compounds | 5,854 | — | — | — |
|
TCI OF ALABAMA, LLC
PELL CITY, AL
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
KNOXVILLE, TN
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
TALLAHASSEE, FL
|
Lead compounds | — | 600 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Lead compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Lead compounds | 923 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE CONTROL SPECIALISTS
ANDREWS, TX
|
Lead compounds | 10 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS, INC.
OAK RIDGE, TN
|
Lead compounds | 57 | — | — | — |
|
U. S. DOE, NNSA/NFO
MERCURY, NV
|
Cobalt | 1,766 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
KNOXVILLE, TN
|
Cobalt | 1 | — | — | — |
|
TCI OF ALABAMA, LLC
PELL CITY, AL
|
Cobalt | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS, INC.
OAK RIDGE, TN
|
Cobalt | 57 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS CLIVE FACILITY
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Cobalt | 3,851 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE CONTROL SPECIALISTS
ANDREWS, TX
|
Cobalt | 10 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Copper | 520 | — | — | — |
|
TCI OF ALABAMA, LLC
PELL CITY, AL
|
Copper | 0 | — | — | — |
|
U. S. DOE, NNSA/NFO
MERCURY, NV
|
Copper | 3,534 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
KNOXVILLE, TN
|
Copper | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF COLFAX LLC
COLFAX, LA
|
Copper | 9 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS CLIVE FACILITY
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Copper | 8,410 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS, INC.
OAK RIDGE, TN
|
Copper | 114 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE CONTROL SPECIALISTS
ANDREWS, TX
|
Copper | 19 | — | — | — |
|
TCI OF ALABAMA, LLC
PELL CITY, AL
|
Manganese | 0 | — | — | — |
|
U. S. DOE, NNSA/NFO
MERCURY, NV
|
Manganese | 5,300 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
KNOXVILLE, TN
|
Manganese | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
TALLAHASSEE, FL
|
Manganese | — | 907 | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS, INC.
OAK RIDGE, TN
|
Manganese | 171 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS CLIVE FACILITY
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Manganese | 11,554 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE CONTROL SPECIALISTS
ANDREWS, TX
|
Manganese | 29 | — | — | — |
|
U. S. DOE, NNSA/NFO
MERCURY, NV
|
Nickel | 7 | — | — | — |
|
TCI OF ALABAMA, LLC
PELL CITY, AL
|
Nickel | 0 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
KNOXVILLE, TN
|
Nickel | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS, INC.
OAK RIDGE, TN
|
Nickel | 512 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS CLIVE FACILITY
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Nickel | 34,663 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE CONTROL SPECIALISTS
ANDREWS, TX
|
Nickel | 88 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2 | OAK RIDGE STP, OAK RIDGE |
| Manganese | 67 | OAK RIDGE STP, OAK RIDGE |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4 | OAK RIDGE STP, OAK RIDGE |
| Nickel | 4 | OAK RIDGE STP, OAK RIDGE |
| Cobalt | — | OAK RIDGE STP, OAK RIDGE |
| Copper | 14 | OAK RIDGE STP, OAK RIDGE |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 23, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 22, 2024 | May 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 21, 2024 | May 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Mar 6, 2023 | May 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 2023 | May 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 23, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Feb 23, 2022 | Feb 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 23, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 28, 2018 | Aug 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jul 19, 2018 | Jul 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 24, 2017 | Jul 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jul 19, 2017 | Jul 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 15, 2016 | Aug 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 21, 2014 | Nov 17, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 5, 2013 | Nov 6, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 5, 2013 | Nov 6, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 4, 2013 | Nov 6, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jun 18, 2012 | Aug 14, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 6, 2007 | Nov 7, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Nov 14, 2006 | Nov 17, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 7, 2005 | Apr 7, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 7, 2005 | Feb 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 7, 2005 | Feb 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Nov 4, 2003 | Feb 4, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 4, 2003 | Feb 4, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 4, 2003 | Feb 4, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 4, 2003 | Feb 4, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 4, 2003 | Nov 4, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 4, 2003 | Feb 4, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 18, 2002 | Nov 20, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 16, 1997 | Nov 22, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 6, 1997 | Nov 22, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 19, 1997 | Apr 20, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 12, 1991 | Aug 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 14, 1989 | Aug 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 8, 1989 | Jun 5, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 2, 1988 | Feb 3, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 19, 1988 | Jan 11, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 19, 1988 | Jan 11, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 1988 | Jan 11, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 19, 1988 | Jan 11, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 19, 1988 | Jan 11, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 19, 1988 | Sep 19, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 19, 1988 | Jan 19, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 19, 1988 | Jan 11, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 6, 1988 | Nov 22, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 6, 1988 | Nov 22, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 6, 1988 | Nov 22, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 6, 1988 | Nov 22, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 6, 1988 | Nov 22, 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.