Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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Quick Summary
- •Released 300 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
-
4115 S. ZERO
FORT SMITH, AR 72908
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- SEBASTIAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335911
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jun 4, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 10, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000453358
How This Compares
#204
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#8,533
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
1
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)
-90% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 692 | — |
| 2016 | 346 | -50% |
| 2017 | 300 | -13% |
| 2018 | 182 | -39% |
| 2020 | 144 | — |
| 2021 | 172 | +19% |
| 2022 | 176 | +3% |
| 2023 | 127 | -28% |
| 2024 | 68 | -46% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2018
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 300 | 281 | 18 | — | 2,070,250 | |
| Cadmium | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3,209 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 297 | 295 | 2 | — | 2,204,194 | |
| Cadmium | 49 | 0 | 49 | — | 4,426 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 344 | 296 | 48 | — | 1,797,281 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 344 | 296 | 48 | — | 1,797,281 | |
| Cadmium | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 3,602 | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BUICK RESOURCE RECYCLING FACILITY LLC THE
BOSS, MO
|
Antimony | — | 2,027 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Antimony | 17 | — | — | — |
|
FOREST CITY FACILITY LLC
FOREST CITY, MO
|
Antimony | — | 2,052 | — | — |
|
MADEWELL & MADEWELL, INC.
JONES, OK
|
Antimony | — | 80 | — | — |
|
MADEWELL & MADEWELL, INC.
JONES, OK
|
Lead | — | 28,090 | — | — |
|
BUICK RESOURCE RECYCLING FACILITY LLC THE
BOSS, MO
|
Lead | — | 713,102 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Lead | 6,079 | — | — | — |
|
FOREST CITY FACILITY LLC
FOREST CITY, MO
|
Lead | — | 1,003,121 | — | — |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 13, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 13, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 13, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 2, 2019 | Mar 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 24, 2017 | May 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 2017 | May 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 24, 2017 | May 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 24, 2017 | May 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 24, 2017 | May 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 26, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 2012 | Dec 4, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 2012 | Dec 4, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 4, 2012 | Dec 4, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 24, 2011 | Feb 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 14, 2007 | Oct 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 14, 2007 | Oct 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 2007 | Oct 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Chemical, Physical and Biological Treatment | Oct 12, 1994 | Jan 23, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Waste Piles | Oct 12, 1994 | Jan 23, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 12, 1994 | Jan 23, 1997 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601042182 · May 10, 2017
$1,600
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD075656454-001 · Apr 24, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600861314 · Nov 28, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2013-0512 · Apr 17, 2013
$27,080
Judicial
· Case 06-1992-0039 · Aug 20, 1996
$63,177
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD075656454-000 · Aug 19, 1996
$65,000
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