Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
US NITROGEN LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 131,210 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 $20,500 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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471 POTTERTOWN ROAD
MIDWAY, TN 37809
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- GREENE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325311
- Inspections
- 14 · last Jul 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $20,500 · last Feb 20, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110058904618
How This Compares
#47
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#930
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.
6
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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 (2016–2024)
+111% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 55,881 | — |
| 2017 | 131,210 | +135% |
| 2018 | 83,423 | -36% |
| 2019 | 84,291 | +1% |
| 2020 | 87,953 | +4% |
| 2021 | 94,435 | +7% |
| 2022 | 97,397 | +3% |
| 2023 | 102,172 | +5% |
| 2024 | 118,140 | +16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 85,886 | 82,548 | 3,333 | 5 | 48,022 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 31,603 | 4,216 | 27,387 | — | 5,045 | |
| Nitric acid | 644 | 644 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 7 | 7 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 82,459 | 79,951 | 2,503 | 5 | 35,605 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 19,102 | 3,921 | 15,181 | — | 11,032 | |
| Nitric acid | 607 | 607 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 84,717 | 82,977 | 1,740 | — | 40,483 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 11,887 | 4,338 | 7,549 | — | 22,225 | |
| Nitric acid | 791 | 791 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 87,861 | 87,022 | 839 | — | 66,223 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,983 | 4,426 | 1,557 | — | 12,790 | |
| Nitric acid | 589 | 589 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 83,059 | 82,730 | 329 | — | 51,146 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,300 | 2,789 | 1,511 | — | 26,530 | |
| Nitric acid | 589 | 589 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 83,662 | 82,257 | 1,405 | — | 48,519 | |
| Nitric acid | 627 | 627 | — | — | 14 | |
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 79,260 | 78,926 | 334 | — | 5,638 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,369 | 1,620 | 1,749 | — | 6,393 | |
| Nitric acid | 787 | 787 | — | — | 13 | |
| Chlorine | 7 | 7 | — | — | 13 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 116,506 | 116,295 | 206 | 5 | 50,329 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 9,512 | 4,687 | 4,825 | — | 31,510 | |
| Nitric acid | 5,182 | 5,182 | — | — | 5 | |
| Chlorine | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 54,454 | 54,418 | 36 | — | 4,809 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,412 | 255 | 1,157 | — | 11,669 | |
| Chlorine | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5,838 |
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 | — | — | — | 48,005 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 5,030 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VLS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
SPARTANBURG, SC
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 10 |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 4,883 |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 1,339 |
|
VLS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
SPARTANBURG, SC
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 46,640 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 43 | LICK CREEK VALLEY WWTP, MIDWAY |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 152 | LICK CREEK VALLEY WWTP, MIDWAY |
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 | Mar 13, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 12, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 3, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 14, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 11, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 30, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | May 1, 2017 | Jul 7, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 16, 2016 | — | Open |
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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604862545
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TNR000038992-001 · Feb 21, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601937348 · Sep 3, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601721568 · Jan 8, 2019
$1,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2018-8020 · Oct 23, 2018
$20,377
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601508361 · Aug 24, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601474504 · Jun 29, 2018
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601190397 · Sep 25, 2017
$1,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601134601 · Aug 7, 2017
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601072555 · Jun 8, 2017
$9,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601072549 · Jun 8, 2017
$9,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601065194 · May 5, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601028484 · May 3, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600944469 · May 1, 2017
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