Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
EARECKSON AIR STATION USAF
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,589 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 $413,622 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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SHEMYA ISLAND
ADAK, AK 99546
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- ALEUTIANS WEST County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 7 · last Mar 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $413,622 · last Jun 3, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110012177429
How This Compares
#28
of 51 TRI reporters in AK
#187
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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.
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,483 | 1,483 | — | — | 4 | |
| Naphthalene | 105 | 105 | — | — | 72 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 |
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 | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to provide immediate notice - industrial stormwater [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6)] | Jul 7, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to comply with recordkeeping requirements - industrial stormwater [40 CFR 122.41(j)] | May 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to properly operate or maintain industrial stormwater controls | May 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to properly install, initiate, or fully implement industrial stormwater controls | May 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to properly conduct industrial stormwater inspections | May 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Other noncompliance related to industrial stormwater discharges | May 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | May 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | May 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | May 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to develop, maintain, or get approval of an adequate SWPPP (industrial stormwater) | May 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to submit required application or NOI regarding industrial stormwater discharges | May 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | May 24, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | May 24, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Conduct Inspections | May 24, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | May 23, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Other noncompliance related to industrial stormwater discharges | May 23, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | May 22, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Other noncompliance related to industrial stormwater discharges | May 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 17, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 24, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 15, 2023 | Mar 18, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to comply with recordkeeping requirements - industrial stormwater [40 CFR 122.41(j)] | Dec 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to comply with monitoring requirements related to industrial stormwater [40 CFR 122.41(j)] | Dec 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to properly conduct industrial stormwater inspections | Dec 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to properly install, initiate, or fully implement industrial stormwater controls | Dec 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Oct 21, 2021 | Nov 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 21, 2021 | Nov 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 8, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 26, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 27, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Sep 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Numeric effluent violation | Oct 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Oct 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Monitor | Oct 20, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Oct 20, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Conduct Inspections | Oct 20, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Maintain Records | Oct 20, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 20, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 22, 1995 | Sep 13, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 26, 1994 | Jun 8, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 1993 | Jan 25, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 1993 | Jan 25, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Mar 29, 1993 | Jan 25, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 9, 1990 | May 15, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 9, 1990 | Mar 15, 1991 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 481,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +26% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | -256,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +139% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 605.50 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +51% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 201,700.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +69% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 390,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +40% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,210.00 MPN/100mL | 800.00 | +51% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Magnesium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.70 mg/L | 0.06 | +16,619% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | -31,800.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +105% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | -350,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +154% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Cyanide, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +270% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 186,100.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +71% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | -500,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +177% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 522,600.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +20% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 230,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +65% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Cyanide, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +270% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 446,400.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +31% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Magnesium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.50 mg/L | 0.06 | +17,869% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 530,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +18% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 529,400.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +19% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 574,200.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +12% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | -150,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +123% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 390,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +40% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 220,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +66% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Magnesium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.70 mg/L | 0.06 | +18,181% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 233,700.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +64% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 270,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +58% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +18% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | -1,227,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +289% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | -260,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +140% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +13% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Cyanide, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +270% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Magnesium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.39 mg/L | 0.06 | +13,009% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | -1,440,100.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +322% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | -1,320,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +303% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 530,600.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +18% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 603,500.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +7% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Magnesium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.49 mg/L | 0.06 | +11,603% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Cyanide, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +270% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 248,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +62% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 406,200.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +38% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 270,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +58% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +94% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | -100,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +115% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Magnesium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.10 mg/L | 0.06 | +15,681% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Cyanide, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +270% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 200,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +69% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | -468,500.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +172% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 143,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +78% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 510,000.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +22% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | -328,200.00 mg/L | 650,000.00 | +150% | Jul 2024 | 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.
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604559756 · Mar 28, 2025
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603596504 · Apr 17, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2022-0192 · Jun 3, 2022
$206,811
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-AK9570028705-002 · Jun 3, 2022
$206,811
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602707383 · Apr 12, 2021
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601967690 · Aug 29, 2019
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601211295 · Sep 20, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-1993-0319 · Jan 25, 1996
$117,903
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-AK9570028705-000 · Mar 29, 1993
$481,662
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-AK9570028705-004 · Jun 21, 1990
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-AK9570028705-006 · Jun 12, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-AK9570028705-001 · Dec 2, 1986
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