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US ARMY HOLSTON ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 146,931 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 $20,900 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4509 W STONE DR
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
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- HAWKINS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325920
- Inspections
- 12 · last Sep 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $20,900 · last Aug 26, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000372285
How This Compares
#44
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#860
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
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)
-61% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 277,030 | — |
| 2016 | 204,917 | -26% |
| 2017 | 146,931 | -28% |
| 2018 | 126,481 | -14% |
| 2019 | 32,012 | -75% |
| 2020 | 75,938 | +137% |
| 2021 | 32,131 | -58% |
| 2022 | 110,889 | +245% |
| 2023 | 293,259 | +164% |
| 2024 | 107,370 | -63% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 89,136 | — | 89,136 | — | 10,267,109 | |
| Nitric acid | 12,228 | 12,228 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 5,216 | 4,526 | 690 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 790 | — | 790 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 88,279 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 291,443 | — | 291,443 | — | 8,701,782 | |
| Toluene | 1,061 | 1,020 | 41 | — | 2,497 | |
| Ammonia | 755 | — | 755 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 105,342 | — | 105,150 | 192 | 7,838,555 | |
| Toluene | 4,872 | 4,717 | 155 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 623 | 40 | 583 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 52 | 52 | — | — | 191,284 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 16,795 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 23,463 | — | 23,463 | — | 5,735,505 | |
| Toluene | 8,445 | 8,197 | 248 | — | 4,647 | |
| Ammonia | 223 | — | 223 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 283,922 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 43,607 | — | 43,607 | — | 5,255,307 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 27,333 | 27,333 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 4,617 | 4,472 | 145 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 381 | — | 381 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 31,424 | 31,424 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 588 | — | 588 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 344,763 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 83,759 | — | 83,759 | — | 7,501,571 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 35,992 | 35,992 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 5,473 | 3,919 | 1,554 | — | 23,656 | |
| Ammonia | 1,245 | — | 1,245 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 8 | — | 4 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 52,994 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 72,127 | — | 72,127 | — | 7,804,089 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 39,227 | 39,227 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 26,684 | 26,684 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 7,159 | 2,995 | 4,164 | — | 2,020 | |
| Ammonia | 1,723 | — | 1,723 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 10 | — | 1 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 20,468 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 117,301 | — | 117,301 | — | 3,440,189 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 37,460 | 37,460 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 26,556 | 26,556 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 19,305 | 17,949 | 1,356 | — | — | |
| Toluene | 4,285 | 2,822 | 1,463 | — | 9,752 | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 3 | — | 7 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 4,441,804 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 233,631 | — | 233,631 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 36,793 | 36,793 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,574 | 6,169 | 405 | — | — | |
| 2-Nitropropane | 21 | 16 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 6 | — | 4 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 5,725 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 3,908 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 5,902,404 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 113,127 |
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
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 5,768,876 |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,498,233 | — | — | — |
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 | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 23, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 23, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Sep 23, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 10, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 12, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals | Sep 12, 2023 | Jul 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 12, 2023 | Jul 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 3, 2019 | May 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 24, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Apr 24, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 6, 2017 | Jun 6, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Dec 9, 2015 | Mar 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 9, 2015 | Mar 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jul 28, 2015 | Jul 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 28, 2015 | Sep 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 3, 2013 | Sep 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 3, 2013 | Sep 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 3, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 3, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 29, 2012 | Oct 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Aug 29, 2012 | Oct 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 29, 2012 | Oct 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 2011 | Oct 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 19, 2011 | Jul 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 19, 2011 | Jul 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 19, 2011 | Jul 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 19, 2011 | Jul 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | May 6, 2008 | Jun 19, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 15, 2006 | Mar 15, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Applicability | Mar 15, 2006 | Mar 15, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 7, 2005 | Jul 7, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 17, 2004 | May 17, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Aug 21, 2001 | Nov 15, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 26, 2000 | Aug 1, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 9, 1998 | Nov 9, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 28, 1997 | Jan 2, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 28, 1997 | Jan 2, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 14, 1997 | May 14, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 1996 | Aug 2, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Mar 7, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 3, 1993 | Jul 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 11, 1992 | Jun 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 11, 1992 | Jun 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 28, 1990 | Jul 31, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 13, 1988 | Jul 11, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 19, 1987 | Aug 19, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 18, 1987 | May 14, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 18, 1987 | May 14, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 18, 1987 | May 14, 1987 | 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 04-2024-4002 · Jul 16, 2024
$20,900
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN5210020421-001 · Oct 16, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2019-8010 · Aug 26, 2019
$18,694
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2016-2907 · Sep 20, 2016
$14,450
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2013-7007 · Sep 18, 2013
$2,200
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2013-4001 · Jul 18, 2013
$32,130
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2011-2061 · Aug 15, 2011
$24,375
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2008-1510 · Nov 27, 2007
$21,700
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN5210020421-126 · Nov 6, 2001
ENF. ACTION REQUEST
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN5210020421-125 · Sep 20, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN5210020421-120 · Sep 7, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN5210020421-CEI · Jun 28, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN5210020421-404 · Nov 9, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN5210020421-401 · Oct 28, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN5210020421-098 · May 15, 1997
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN5210020421-315 · Dec 30, 1996
$6,175
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN5210020421-462 · Jun 26, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN5210020421-090 · May 20, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN5210020421-418 · May 17, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN5210020421-056 · May 19, 1992
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