EMD PERFORMANCE MATERIALS CORP.
Quick Summary
- •Released 167,742 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.
- Address
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110 EMD BOULEVARD
SAVANNAH, GA 31407
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- CHATHAM County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325130
- Inspections
- 2 · last Apr 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 29, 2001
- Registry ID
- 110007486185
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 447,828 | — |
| 2016 | 202,066 | -55% |
| 2017 | 167,742 | -17% |
| 2018 | 179,980 | +7% |
| 2019 | 173,127 | -4% |
| 2020 | 131,830 | -24% |
| 2021 | 78,911 | -40% |
| 2022 | 314,502 | +299% |
| 2023 | 138,487 | -56% |
| 2024 | 50,791 | -63% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 50,776 | — | 50,776 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | 102,487 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 138,472 | — | 138,472 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | 80,434 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 314,473 | — | 314,473 | — | 188,576 | |
| Ammonia | 24 | 10 | 14 | — | 79,438 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 78,896 | — | 78,896 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | 81,723 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 131,803 | — | 131,803 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 22 | 10 | 12 | — | 38,059 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 173,122 | — | 173,122 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 179,950 | — | 179,950 | — | 46,764 | |
| Ammonia | 25 | 10 | 15 | — | 67,025 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 167,720 | — | 167,720 | — | 6,131 | |
| Ammonia | 17 | 10 | 7 | — | 80,191 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 202,034 | — | 202,034 | — | 44,520 | |
| Ammonia | 27 | 20 | 7 | — | 77,855 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 447,697 | — | 447,697 | — | 190,860 | |
| Ammonia | 126 | 10 | 116 | — | 246,271 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 102,487 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 29,309 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
INTERNATIONAL PAPER - PORT WENTWORTH MILL
PORT WENTWORTH, GA
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Ammonia | — | — | — | 102,487 |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 16, 2023 | Sep 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 16, 2023 | Sep 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 2, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 16, 2011 | Mar 24, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 30, 2010 | May 18, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 26, 2009 | May 21, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 26, 2009 | May 21, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 28, 2005 | Sep 6, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 23, 1999 | Mar 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 7, 1998 | Feb 5, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 7, 1998 | Feb 5, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 1996 | Aug 30, 1996 | 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.