Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
USNAVAL AIR WEAPONS STN
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,784 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 $256,430 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1 ADMIN CIRCLE
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
View on map ↗ - County
- KERN County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 15 · last Feb 11, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $256,430 · last Aug 15, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000511456
How This Compares
#158
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#128
of 348 TRI reporters in Public Administration
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
6
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)
-81% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,260 | — |
| 2016 | 2,682 | -18% |
| 2017 | 5,784 | +116% |
| 2018 | 3,758 | -35% |
| 2020 | 3,195 | — |
| 2021 | 3,235 | +1% |
| 2022 | 2,181 | -33% |
| 2023 | 1,118 | -49% |
| 2024 | 635 | -43% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 635 | — | — | 635 | 222 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1,118 | — | — | 1,118 | 5,063 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 2,181 | — | — | 2,181 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 3,235 | 126 | — | 3,109 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 3,195 | — | — | 3,195 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 3,758 | — | — | 3,758 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 5,770 | — | — | 5,770 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 7 | 7 | — | — | — |
2016
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 3,245 | — | — | 3,245 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 12 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Lead | 222 | — | — | — |
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 Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 11, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 3, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Dec 14, 2023 | May 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 15, 2023 | Jun 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 29, 2019 | May 30, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Mar 27, 2019 | Apr 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 27, 2019 | Apr 26, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 27, 2019 | Apr 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 27, 2019 | Apr 26, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 27, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Mar 27, 2019 | Apr 26, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Mar 6, 2019 | Mar 14, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2018 | Aug 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2018 | Aug 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Apr 10, 2018 | Aug 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 29, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 29, 2017 | Dec 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 7, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 11, 2016 | Aug 29, 2016 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 5, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Mar 2, 2016 | Mar 24, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Nov 4, 2014 | Aug 7, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 4, 2014 | Aug 7, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | HW Management System - Definitions | Nov 4, 2014 | Aug 7, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 4, 2014 | Aug 7, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Nov 4, 2014 | Aug 7, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 6, 2012 | Dec 7, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Mar 1, 2011 | May 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: HW Discharges | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 2, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 14, 2009 | Jan 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 15, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 15, 2008 | May 14, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 15, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 17, 2007 | Apr 15, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 17, 2007 | Apr 15, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 20, 2006 | Jan 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 2006 | Mar 13, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 22, 2006 | Feb 23, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 16, 2004 | Nov 17, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 25, 2003 | Mar 19, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Chemical, Physical and Biological Treatment | Feb 25, 2003 | Mar 19, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 2, 2001 | Dec 6, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 2, 2000 | Sep 7, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 6, 1999 | Oct 8, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 6, 1999 | Oct 8, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Oct 6, 1999 | Mar 16, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 12, 1999 | Jan 12, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 12, 1999 | Jan 12, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 8, 1998 | Jun 24, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 8, 1998 | Jun 24, 1998 | 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-CA2170023152-315 · Feb 11, 2026
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023152-536 · Jan 23, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023152-314 · Dec 3, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023152-313 · Apr 5, 2024
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023152-535 · Apr 5, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023152-306 · Nov 29, 2021
$105,230
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023152-528 · Nov 14, 2019
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023152-523 · Nov 13, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2019-0082 · Sep 30, 2019
$23,700
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023152-001 · Sep 30, 2019
$23,700
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023152-309 · May 30, 2019
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023152-525 · May 21, 2019
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023152-307 · Mar 27, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601682123 · Jan 29, 2018
$500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601682113 · Jan 29, 2018
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601277818 · Jul 25, 2016
$100
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600803450 · Jun 10, 2016
$100
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600803449 · May 11, 2016
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600803416 · May 5, 2016
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023152-522 · May 5, 2016
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