Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
TECHNIC, INC. (ENGINEERED POWDERS DIVISION)
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,357 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 $50,601 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
300 PARK EAST DRIVE
WOONSOCKET, RI 02895
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- PROVIDENCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 1 · last Apr 24, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $50,601 · last Aug 31, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000496062
How This Compares
#19
of 64 TRI reporters in RI
#6,027
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
2
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)
-95% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,705 | — |
| 2016 | 4,048 | +50% |
| 2017 | 2,357 | -42% |
| 2018 | 5,946 | +152% |
| 2019 | 2 | -100% |
| 2020 | 4,034 | +201600% |
| 2021 | 1,501 | -63% |
| 2022 | 501 | -67% |
| 2023 | 508 | +1% |
| 2024 | 144 | -72% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,003 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 184,776 | |
| Methanol | 81 | 81 | — | — | 29,480 | |
| Formaldehyde | 63 | 63 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 152,807 | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,712 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 260 | 260 | — | — | 14,972 | |
| Formaldehyde | 248 | 248 | — | — | 39 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 23,110 | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,604 | |
| Methanol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 35,008 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1 | 1 | — | — | 129 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 111,513 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 18,563 | |
| Methanol | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 40,704 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1 | 1 | — | — | 141 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 82,678 | |
| Methanol | 4,022 | 4,022 | — | — | 32,019 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 146,137 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2 | 2 | — | — | 130 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 2 | 2 | — | — | 142 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 76,223 | |
| Ammonia | 4,987 | 4,987 | — | — | 23,918 | |
| Methanol | 945 | 945 | — | — | 44,360 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 26,917 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 24,276 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2 | 2 | — | — | 28 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 815 | 815 | — | — | 39,961 | |
| Ammonia | 804 | 804 | — | — | 112,700 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 457 | 457 | — | — | 24,000 | |
| Formaldehyde | 251 | 251 | — | — | 40 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 45,905 | |
| Silver compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 10 | |
| Silver | 10 | 10 | — | — | 72,596 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,847 | 1,847 | — | — | 259,000 | |
| Methanol | 1,040 | 1,040 | — | — | 83,119 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 919 | 919 | — | — | 48,255 | |
| Formaldehyde | 212 | 212 | — | — | 33 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver | 10 | 10 | — | — | 132,012 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 66,605 | |
| Silver compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 10 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 96,640 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 58,600 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,246 | 1,246 | — | — | 5,939 | |
| Ammonia | 777 | 777 | — | — | 111,000 | |
| Methanol | 366 | 366 | — | — | 51,080 | |
| Formaldehyde | 313 | 313 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrazine | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | 2,206 | — | 46,624 |
| Silver compounds | — | 2,998 | — | — |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 9,447 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 90,024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
STERICYCLE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
PROVIDENCE, RI
|
Methanol | 1,408 | — | — | — |
|
COLT REFINING INC
MERRIMACK, NH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 84,749 | — | — | — |
|
COLT REFINING INC
MERRIMACK, NH
|
Silver compounds | — | 2,998 | — | — |
|
STERICYCLE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
PROVIDENCE, RI
|
Silver compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 28,072 | WOONSOCKET REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, WOONSOCKET |
| Silver compounds | 0 | WOONSOCKET REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, WOONSOCKET |
| Formaldehyde | 10 | WOONSOCKET REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, WOONSOCKET |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 100,027 | WOONSOCKET REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, WOONSOCKET |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 14, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 21, 2018 | Dec 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 21, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 6, 2015 | Mar 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 26, 2012 | Aug 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 26, 2012 | Aug 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 26, 2012 | Aug 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 26, 2012 | Aug 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 26, 2012 | Aug 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 26, 2012 | Aug 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 5, 2008 | Nov 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 5, 2008 | Nov 5, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 5, 2008 | Nov 5, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 3, 2004 | Jul 30, 2004 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 1999 | Feb 14, 1999 | 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 01-2021-3006 · Aug 31, 2021
$50,601
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2018-1014 · Jul 31, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-RID987489473-001 · May 29, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2000-3011 · Sep 29, 2000
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