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HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS AMERICAS INC-BEREA KY
Quick Summary
- •Released 24,677 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
-
301 MAYDE RD.
BEREA, KY 40403
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- MADISON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336330
- Inspections
- 4 · last Mar 28, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 11, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000741537
How This Compares
#97
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#2,527
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
3
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)
-37% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 30,491 | — |
| 2016 | 23,715 | -22% |
| 2017 | 24,677 | +4% |
| 2018 | 9,616 | -61% |
| 2020 | 9,827 | — |
| 2021 | 14,923 | +52% |
| 2022 | 13,517 | -9% |
| 2023 | 13,035 | -4% |
| 2024 | 19,250 | +48% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 18,500 | 18,500 | — | — | 909 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 750 | 750 | — | — | 26,170 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 12,285 | 12,285 | — | — | 1,083 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 750 | 750 | — | — | 11,472 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 13,517 | 13,517 | — | — | 875 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | 0 | — | 14,900 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 14,921 | 14,921 | — | — | 879 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 21,952 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 9,825 | 9,825 | — | — | 930 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 22,776 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 9,613 | 9,613 | — | — | 6,731 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 40,821 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 24,674 | 24,674 | — | — | 7,192 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 49,820 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 23,712 | 23,712 | — | — | 4,378 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 34,540 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 30,485 | 30,485 | — | — | 3,350 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 7,128 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 15,645 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 909 |
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
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 176 |
|
ARCWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 733 |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,925 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 24,245 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | BEREA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES WWTP, BEREA |
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 - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Dec 13, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 13, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 18, 2014 | Sep 19, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 18, 2014 | Oct 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 18, 2014 | Sep 19, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 18, 2014 | Oct 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 23, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 8, 2013 | Aug 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 8, 2013 | Aug 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 8, 2013 | Aug 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 8, 2013 | Aug 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 8, 2013 | Aug 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Feb 8, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Feb 8, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 8, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Narrative effluent violation | Feb 8, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Feb 8, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 8, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Discharge without a permit | Feb 8, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Feb 8, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 8, 2011 | Jul 11, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 8, 2011 | Jul 11, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 1995 | Apr 24, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 10, 1994 | Feb 10, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 5, 1993 | Feb 19, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 5, 1993 | Feb 5, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 5, 1993 | Feb 5, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 25, 1992 | Aug 25, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 25, 1992 | Oct 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 26, 1990 | May 4, 1990 | 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 | 37.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +23% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +63% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +123% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +163% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +32% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +12% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 111.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +85% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 111.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +270% | Oct 2021 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +12% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.10 mg/L | 15.00 | +227% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.10 mg/L | 10.00 | +391% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +68% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +5% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +110% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +114% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +40% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +180% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Nov 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +15% | Sep 2015 | 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.
REFERRAL TO ENFORCEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981803554-001 · Aug 18, 2014
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW-0110149 · Jun 11, 2012
$75,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2008-9202 · Apr 1, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981803554-000 · Feb 8, 1993
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