Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
VAST SUMITEC INC
Quick Summary
- •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
-
470 N PAW PAW AVE
BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
View on map ↗ - County
- BERRIEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 3 · last Feb 21, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000409013
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.
12
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)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,126 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,029 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 121 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,347 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 113 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 14,443 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,312 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 82 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 15,336 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4,004 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 929 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 11,471 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 16,473 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 16,696 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,635 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,347 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 16,503 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 4,255 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 4,447 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 25,779 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 15,657 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 23 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 395 | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Chromium | 15,000 | — | — | — |
|
SUSTAINABLE RECYCLING INC
DOWAGIAC, MI
|
Copper compounds | — | 6,562 | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 72 | — | — |
|
ENVIROMNMENTAL GEO-TECHNOLOGIES LLC
ROMULUS, MI
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL
HASKELL, AR
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Lead | — | 0 | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SUSTAINABLE RECYCLING INC
DOWAGIAC, MI
|
Nickel compounds | — | 16,077 | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Chromium | 13 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROMNMENTAL GEO-TECHNOLOGIES LLC
ROMULUS, MI
|
Chromium | 123 | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL
HASKELL, AR
|
Chromium | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SUSTAINABLE RECYCLING INC
DOWAGIAC, MI
|
Chromium | — | 1,532 | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Chromium | — | 28 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 1 | BENTON HARBOR-ST. JOSEPH JOINT WWTP, SAINT JOSEPH |
| Lead | 0 | BENTON HARBOR-ST. JOSEPH JOINT WWTP, SAINT JOSEPH |
| Copper compounds | 1 | BENTON HARBOR-ST. JOSEPH JOINT WWTP, SAINT JOSEPH |
| Chromium | 0 | BENTON HARBOR-ST. JOSEPH JOINT WWTP, SAINT JOSEPH |
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 | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 10, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Jun 10, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jan 21, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | May 21, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Sep 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jul 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jun 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | May 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Apr 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Mar 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jan 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 5, 2007 | Apr 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 11, 2000 | May 22, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 11, 2000 | Aug 16, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 11, 1997 | Jun 13, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 11, 1997 | Jun 13, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 3, 1992 | Jan 26, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 25, 1990 | Aug 7, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 25, 1990 | Aug 7, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 18, 1989 | Apr 11, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 11, 1989 | Aug 30, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 16, 1987 | Jan 4, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 12, 1987 | Dec 16, 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID016744971-009 · May 22, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID016744971-008 · Apr 11, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID016744971-006 · Apr 11, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID016744971-007 · Apr 11, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID016744971-005 · Dec 3, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID016744971-004 · Jul 1, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID016744971-003 · Jan 24, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID016744971-002 · Dec 16, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID016744971-001 · Aug 25, 1987
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