EMPIRE IRON MINING PARTNERSHIP (B1827)
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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EMPIRE MINE RD
ISHPEMING, MI 49849
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- MARQUETTE County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212210
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 4, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110038173437
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
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 Generators of HW: General | Dec 4, 2015 | Jan 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 4, 2015 | Jan 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 4, 2015 | Jan 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Oct 20, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 2005 | Oct 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 27, 2005 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 22, 1991 | May 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +5% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +18% | May 2015 | Resolved |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +38% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +64% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +27% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +18% | Jan 2015 | 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.