TRI Reporter
RCRA
GE INDUSTRIAL OF PUERTO RICO LLC ARECIBO PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,905 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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PR-129 KM 41.0 ZONA INDUSTRIAL ZENO GANDIA
ARECIBO, PR 00612
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- ARECIBO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 7, 2003
- Registry ID
- 110000580407
How This Compares
#22
of 97 TRI reporters in PR
#3,669
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11,955 | — |
| 2016 | 11,948 | -0% |
| 2017 | 11,905 | -0% |
| 2018 | 11,905 | 0% |
| 2019 | 11,905 | 0% |
| 2020 | 11,905 | 0% |
| 2021 | 0 | -100% |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
2023
2022
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 854,786 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 11,272 | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | 3,301 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 11,905 | 11,905 | — | — | 1,005,858 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 11,905 | 11,905 | — | — | 1,006,738 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 11,905 | 11,905 | — | — | 720,253 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 15,447 | |
| Copper | 11,905 | 11,905 | — | — | 599,236 | |
| Zinc compounds | 34 | 34 | — | — | 9,856 | |
| Nitric acid | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 27,534 | |
| Copper | 11,905 | 11,905 | — | — | 444,043 | |
| Zinc compounds | 34 | 34 | — | — | 8,593 | |
| Nitric acid | 16 | 16 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | 1,759,051 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BORINQUEN METALS
CAGUAS, PR
|
Copper | — | 1,759,051 | — | — |
|
P B P WASTE CORP
AGUADA, PR
|
Styrene | 3,034 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1 | PRASA ARECIBO WWTP, ARECIBO |
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 | Feb 14, 2002 | Aug 7, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 2, 1998 | Oct 2, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 30, 1988 | Oct 28, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 16, 1988 | Jun 30, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Feb 29, 1988 | Apr 12, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 23, 1987 | Mar 11, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jul 30, 1986 | Sep 9, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 1, 1986 | May 1, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Mar 25, 1986 | May 1, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 18, 1985 | Feb 9, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 25, 1985 | Sep 16, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jun 13, 1985 | Sep 16, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 22, 1985 | Sep 16, 1986 | 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 02-2012-0819 · Jun 22, 2012
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090383860-001 · Apr 15, 2002
$5,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090383860-002 · Feb 14, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090383860-000 · Sep 2, 1998
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1988-0517 · Dec 7, 1989
$72,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090383860-020 · Oct 24, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090383860-019 · Jun 21, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090383860-018 · Mar 14, 1988
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090383860-012 · Dec 16, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090383860-017 · Nov 24, 1987
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090383860-005 · Aug 20, 1986
$20,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090383860-016 · Aug 4, 1986
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090383860-013 · Jul 29, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090383860-015 · Apr 15, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090383860-014 · Apr 14, 1986
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090383860-004 · Dec 30, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090383860-003 · Jul 30, 1985
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