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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
SPECIALTY MINERALS DOLOMITE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 126 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
-
30 DAISY HILL RD
CANAAN, CT 06018
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- LITCHFIELD County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212312
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 23, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 11, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000315123
How This Compares
#102
of 204 TRI reporters in CT
#469
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
Water (CWA)
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)
-10% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | — |
| 2016 | 20 | +210% |
| 2017 | 126 | +528% |
| 2018 | 126 | -0% |
| 2019 | 96 | -24% |
| 2020 | 67 | -30% |
| 2021 | 39 | -42% |
| 2022 | 56 | +45% |
| 2023 | 34 | -40% |
| 2024 | 6 | -83% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 45 | 45 | — | — | 76,752 | |
| Lead compounds | 19 | 5 | — | 14 | 0 | |
| Chromium | 1 | 1 | — | — | 30,048 | |
| Copper | 1 | 1 | — | — | 16,752 | |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7,248 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 96 | 6 | — | 90 | 69 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 126 | 6 | — | 120 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 126 | 6 | — | 120 | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 20 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 6 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ALBERT BROTHERS INC
WATERBURY, CT
|
Manganese | — | 13,063 | — | — |
|
ALBERT BROTHERS INC
WATERBURY, CT
|
Nickel | — | 9,405 | — | — |
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 | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Sep 23, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Nov 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Nov 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Nov 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Nov 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Nov 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Nov 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Nov 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 7, 2017 | Mar 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 2007 | Mar 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 12, 2007 | Mar 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 3, 2003 | Oct 3, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 27, 2003 | Sep 11, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 27, 2003 | Sep 11, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 27, 2003 | Sep 11, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 4, 1986 | Sep 30, 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2015-3001 · Jun 11, 2015
$76,500
FIELD NOTICE OF VIOLATION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001442979-001 · May 12, 2005
$19,250
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2001-0130 · Nov 14, 2001
$95,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001442979-003 · Jan 23, 1987
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