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Clean Air Act
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EASTMAN SPECIALTIES CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,374 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.
- Address
-
10380 WORTON RD.
CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620
View on map ↗ - County
- KENT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jan 5, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 27, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110000340275
How This Compares
#50
of 156 TRI reporters in MD
#6,707
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
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
+26% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 896 | — |
| 2016 | 1,181 | +32% |
| 2017 | 1,374 | +16% |
| 2018 | 1,257 | -9% |
| 2019 | 1,116 | -11% |
| 2020 | 1,190 | +7% |
| 2021 | 1,157 | -3% |
| 2022 | 1,234 | +7% |
| 2023 | 1,118 | -9% |
| 2024 | 1,128 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,051 | 1,051 | — | — | 1,889 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 77 | 77 | — | — | 1,369 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,040 | 1,040 | — | — | 6,761 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 78 | 78 | — | — | 7 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,149 | 1,149 | 0 | — | 3,095 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 85 | 85 | — | — | 9 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,077 | 1,077 | — | — | 2,783 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 80 | 80 | — | — | 2 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,105 | 1,105 | — | — | 3,262 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 85 | 85 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,170 | 1,170 | — | — | 3,287 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 87 | 87 | — | — | 29,336 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,288 | 1,288 | — | — | 4,561 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 86 | 86 | — | — | 47,488 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,083 | 1,083 | — | — | 17,186 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 98 | 98 | — | — | 44,023 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 818 | 818 | — | — | 3,375 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 78 | 78 | — | — | 40,260 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1,564 |
| Toluene | — | 18,823 | 269 | 6,614 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY, TENNESSEE OPERATIONS
KINGSPORT, TN
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 1,620 |
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (PA) LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Toluene | — | — | 269 | — |
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (PA) LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1,369 |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 9, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 4, 2018 | Nov 8, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 20, 2013 | Aug 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 8, 2004 | Apr 8, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 8, 2004 | Apr 8, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 1, 2001 | Aug 29, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 22, 1999 | Dec 8, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 22, 1999 | Dec 8, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 22, 1999 | Dec 8, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 1998 | Oct 20, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 15, 1997 | Jan 16, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Jan 15, 1997 | Oct 16, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Dec 10, 1993 | Jan 1, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Jan 26, 1993 | Jan 1, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 28, 1990 | Nov 30, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 28, 1990 | Feb 5, 1991 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.99 kg/d | 3.63 | +65% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 kg/d | 2.86 | +5% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +505% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +171% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +505% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +171% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.44 kg/d | 11.62 | +7% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.86 kg/d | 2.86 | +35% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.13 kg/d | 7.63 | +20% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.68 kg/d | 3.63 | +29% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.00 kg/d | 2.86 | +40% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.94 kg/d | 11.62 | +3% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.65 kg/d | 7.63 | +197% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.77 kg/d | 2.86 | +102% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +523% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +180% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.13 kg/d | 3.63 | +14% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.54 kg/d | 2.86 | +94% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.85 kg/d | 3.63 | +144% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.67 kg/d | 7.63 | +27% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.20 kg/d | 11.62 | +74% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.90 kg/d | 2.86 | +71% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.63 kg/d | 3.63 | +83% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.22 kg/d | 2.86 | +83% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.57 kg/d | 7.63 | +157% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +82% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.99 kg/d | 2.86 | +75% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.62 kg/d | 7.63 | +52% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +246% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.09 kg/d | 3.63 | +13% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.13 kg/d | 2.86 | +44% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.98 kg/d | 7.63 | +96% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.31 kg/d | 3.63 | +46% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +15% | Mar 2022 | 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-MDD001890060-001 · Oct 23, 2018
SITE COMPLAINT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MDD001890060-000 · Sep 14, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MDD001890060-002 · Nov 28, 1990
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