Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NICHOLS BROTHERS BOAT BUILDERS
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $10,750 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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5400 CAMERON RD
FREELAND, WA 98249
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- ISLAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336611
- Inspections
- 3 · last Nov 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $10,750 · last Sep 8, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110040324011
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.
10
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 6, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 6, 2025 | Jan 29, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 6, 2025 | Jan 29, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 6, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 6, 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Nov 6, 2025 | Jan 29, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 8, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 7, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 7, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 7, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 3, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 3, 2019 | Mar 5, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Dec 3, 2019 | Apr 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 3, 2019 | Apr 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 3, 2019 | Mar 5, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 18, 2017 | Jul 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2017 | Jul 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2017 | Jul 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 18, 2017 | Jul 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 18, 2017 | Jul 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 18, 2017 | Jul 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 21, 2014 | Apr 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 21, 2014 | Apr 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 21, 2014 | Apr 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 9, 2013 | May 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 9, 2013 | May 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 9, 2013 | May 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 9, 2013 | May 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 11, 2011 | Aug 2, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 11, 2011 | Aug 2, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 11, 2011 | Aug 2, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 11, 2011 | Jul 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 11, 2011 | Jul 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 15, 2006 | Apr 13, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 15, 2006 | Mar 20, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 24, 2001 | Jun 18, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 1995 | Oct 6, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 20, 1995 | Oct 1, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 28, 1989 | Sep 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 28, 1989 | Sep 20, 1995 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +24% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.10 | +37% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +66% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.10 | +142% | May 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.10 | +68% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +348% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.10 | +100% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +710% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +107% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +279% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.10 | +26% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +107% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +210% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.10 | +68% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +31% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.10 | +68% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +5% | Mar 2015 | Open |
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 10-2023-0126 · Sep 8, 2023
$5,375
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD059317404-001 · Dec 20, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD059317404-000 · Sep 20, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD059317404-003 · Oct 15, 1989
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