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NATL STEEL & SHIPBUILDING A GENERAL DYNAMICS CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 180,039 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
-
2798 EAST HARBOR DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92113
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- SAN DIEGO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336611
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jul 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 3, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110014337413
How This Compares
#14
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#751
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)
-36% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 201,472 | — |
| 2016 | 293,796 | +46% |
| 2017 | 180,039 | -39% |
| 2018 | 138,962 | -23% |
| 2019 | 31,200 | -78% |
| 2020 | 145,810 | +367% |
| 2021 | 148,579 | +2% |
| 2022 | 182,130 | +23% |
| 2023 | 152,408 | -16% |
| 2024 | 127,979 | -16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 47,800 | 47,800 | — | — | 19,876 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 33,600 | 33,600 | — | — | 11,229 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 24,610 | 24,610 | — | — | 16,586 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 21,300 | 21,300 | — | — | 9,638 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 660 | 660 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 59,100 | 59,100 | — | — | 13,207 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 36,880 | 36,880 | — | — | 8,700 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 30,280 | 30,280 | — | — | 15,743 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 25,640 | 25,640 | — | — | 5,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 498 | 498 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 68,200 | 68,200 | — | — | 11,008 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 48,000 | 48,000 | — | — | 8,300 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 36,280 | 36,280 | — | — | 10,026 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 28,790 | 28,790 | — | — | 5,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 770 | 770 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 76 | 1 | — | 75 | 472 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 14 | 14 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 50,570 | 50,570 | — | — | 9,406 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 40,430 | 40,430 | — | — | 6,600 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 34,240 | 34,240 | — | — | 12,021 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 23,330 | 23,330 | — | — | 4,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 56,660 | 56,660 | — | — | 11,969 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 34,390 | 34,390 | — | — | 7,200 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 29,240 | 29,240 | — | — | 13,120 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 25,350 | 25,350 | — | — | 5,603 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 160 | 160 | — | — | 27,027 | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 31 | |
| Manganese | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 31,200 | 31,200 | — | — | 6,420 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 54,600 | 54,600 | — | — | 11,774 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 36,990 | 36,990 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 24,870 | 24,870 | — | — | 5,690 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 22,480 | 22,480 | — | — | 5,324 | |
| Manganese | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,903 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 69,278 | 69,278 | — | — | 22,655 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 54,435 | 54,435 | — | — | 23,316 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 45,141 | 45,141 | — | — | 15,927 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 10,705 | 10,705 | — | — | 1,959 | |
| Methanol | 480 | 480 | — | — | 1,634 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 134,994 | 134,994 | — | — | 30,877 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 74,374 | 74,374 | — | — | 19,922 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 71,826 | 71,826 | — | — | 31,209 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 11,808 | 11,808 | — | — | 1,706 | |
| Methanol | 770 | 770 | — | — | 1,648 | |
| Copper compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | 10,524 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 82,419 | 82,419 | — | — | 21,562 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 56,915 | 56,915 | — | — | 27,524 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 50,552 | 50,552 | — | — | 16,193 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 10,870 | 10,870 | — | — | 1,434 | |
| Methanol | 690 | 690 | — | — | 1,471 | |
| Copper compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 12,161 |
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) | — | 1,900 | 13,000 | 100,000 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 1,100 | 7,300 | 50,800 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 16,000 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 920 | 6,300 | 49,400 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 390 | 15,000 | 27,200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
CLEARFIELD, UT
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL GLOVE & ABSORBENT CLEANING
PICO RIVERA, CA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7 | — | — | — |
|
VLS - ARMOR, LLC
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 3,700 |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF WILMINGTON
WILMINGTON, CA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1,200 |
|
NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND (NASNI) HAZARDOUS WASTE FACIL
SAN DIEGO, CA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 36 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
CLEARFIELD, UT
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 6,300 | — |
|
NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND (NASNI) HAZARDOUS WASTE FACIL
SAN DIEGO, CA
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 2 |
|
INDUSTRIAL GLOVE & ABSORBENT CLEANING
PICO RIVERA, CA
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — |
|
VLS - ARMOR, LLC
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1,800 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF WILMINGTON
WILMINGTON, CA
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 600 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
CLEARFIELD, UT
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 7,300 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF WILMINGTON
WILMINGTON, CA
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 710 |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 19 |
|
VLS - ARMOR, LLC
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 2,100 |
|
VLS - ARMOR, LLC
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 770 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF WILMINGTON
WILMINGTON, CA
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 260 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
CLEARFIELD, UT
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 15,000 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL GLOVE & ABSORBENT CLEANING
PICO RIVERA, CA
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 24 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 7 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — |
|
NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND (NASNI) HAZARDOUS WASTE FACIL
SAN DIEGO, CA
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 130 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | POINT LOMA WWTF, SAN DIEGO |
| Methanol | — | POINT LOMA WWTF, SAN DIEGO |
| Copper | — | POINT LOMA WWTF, SAN DIEGO |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | POINT LOMA WWTF, SAN DIEGO |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | POINT LOMA WWTF, SAN DIEGO |
| Nickel | — | POINT LOMA WWTF, SAN DIEGO |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | POINT LOMA WWTF, SAN DIEGO |
| Ethylbenzene | — | POINT LOMA WWTF, SAN DIEGO |
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 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 23, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 8, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 11, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 27, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 26, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 28, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 5, 2015 | Apr 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 5, 2015 | Mar 9, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 26, 2006 | Jun 12, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 16, 2005 | Apr 17, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 22, 2004 | Jul 6, 2004 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 2, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 28, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Aug 30, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 30, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 7, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 4, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 26, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 16, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 27, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 31, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 24, 1999 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 23, 1994 | May 23, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 9, 1993 | May 23, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 25, 1986 | Dec 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +91% | May 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +9% | May 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.60 deg F | 20.00 | +278% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.20 deg F | 20.00 | +276% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.20 deg F | 20.00 | +291% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.60 deg F | 20.00 | +263% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.10 deg F | 20.00 | +221% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.00 deg F | 20.00 | +225% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.20 deg F | 20.00 | +246% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.90 deg F | 20.00 | +250% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.50 deg F | 20.00 | +243% | May 2015 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.50 deg F | 20.00 | +248% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 deg F | 20.00 | +230% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.20 deg F | 20.00 | +241% | Jan 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-N00003391
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-CFEA428494 · May 3, 2019
$3,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-2013-1081 · Aug 27, 2013
$3,000
Judicial
· Case EF-2010-0005 · May 23, 2012
$280,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-2009-1102 · Aug 12, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009158932-501 · Apr 26, 2006
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009158932-001 · Apr 17, 2006
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