Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
IPSCO TUBULARS KY INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 131 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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9TH AND LOWELL STREETS
NEWPORT, KY 41071
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- CAMPBELL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 33121
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jul 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 7, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110002058497
How This Compares
#279
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#9,547
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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
9
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 (2015–2020)
-85% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 917 | — |
| 2016 | 1,341 | +46% |
| 2017 | 131 | -90% |
| 2018 | 160 | +22% |
| 2019 | 131 | -18% |
| 2020 | 138 | +6% |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 81 | 7 | 73 | — | 23,760 | |
| Lead compounds | 58 | 0 | 58 | — | 22 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 131 | — | 131 | — | 87,502 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 132 | — | 132 | — | 129,071 | |
| Lead compounds | 28 | — | 28 | — | 143 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 107 | — | 107 | — | 181,116 | |
| Lead compounds | 24 | — | 24 | — | 145 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 1,115 | 1 | 1,114 | — | 7,881 | |
| Lead compounds | 226 | — | 226 | — | 18 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 917 | 1 | 915 | — | 7,843 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 143 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 129,071 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
THE PEREGRINE STEEL COMPANY
SPARTA, TN
|
Manganese compounds | — | 32 | — | — |
|
RIVER METALS RECYCLING LLC
NEWPORT, KY
|
Lead compounds | — | 145 | — | — |
|
THE PEREGRINE STEEL COMPANY
SPARTA, TN
|
Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
RIVER METALS RECYCLING LLC
NEWPORT, KY
|
Manganese compounds | — | 181,084 | — | — |
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 | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Nov 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Oct 12, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Oct 12, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Oct 12, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 26, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 16, 2015 | Dec 16, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 18, 2013 | Sep 17, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 13, 2010 | Oct 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 25, 2009 | Nov 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 29, 2007 | Oct 18, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 29, 2007 | Oct 18, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 29, 2007 | Oct 18, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 29, 2007 | Oct 18, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 9, 2005 | Sep 13, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 2001 | Jan 3, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 2001 | Jan 3, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 9, 2000 | Dec 21, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 9, 2000 | Nov 9, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 10, 2000 | Nov 29, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 26, 2000 | Aug 25, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 12, 2000 | Jul 10, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 12, 2000 | Apr 12, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Apr 12, 2000 | Apr 12, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 12, 2000 | Apr 12, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 2000 | Feb 7, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 2000 | Apr 7, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 26, 1996 | Aug 6, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 26, 1996 | Aug 6, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 10, 1995 | Feb 1, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 1995 | Nov 10, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 1995 | Feb 1, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 1995 | Feb 21, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 26, 1995 | Nov 10, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 1994 | Jun 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 1994 | Jun 7, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 1994 | May 10, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 21, 1993 | Oct 5, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 31, 1993 | May 6, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 31, 1993 | May 6, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 31, 1993 | May 6, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 17, 1993 | Apr 19, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 24, 1992 | Oct 30, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Sep 24, 1992 | Oct 30, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Sep 24, 1992 | Oct 30, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 24, 1992 | Oct 30, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 24, 1992 | Oct 30, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 24, 1992 | Oct 30, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 5, 1991 | Jun 26, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 5, 1991 | Jun 26, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Sep 5, 1990 | Nov 30, 1990 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +8% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.03 | +227% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.20 | +3% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.20 | +3% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.03 | +201% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.20 | +32% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.48 mg/L | 0.14 | +256% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.03 | +684% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.14 | +19% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.20 | +25% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.20 mg/L | 4.00 | +5% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.20 mg/L | 4.00 | +5% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 mg/L | 0.34 | +18% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +13% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.70 mg/L | 4.00 | +643% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.60 mg/L | 4.00 | +840% | May 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.40 mg/L | 4.00 | +535% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.10 mg/L | 4.00 | +278% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.10 mg/L | 4.00 | +278% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 15.10 mg/L | 4.00 | +278% | Nov 2018 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +1% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 15.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +1% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.34 mg/L | 4.00 | +9% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.11 mg/L | 4.00 | +53% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.26 mg/L | 4.00 | +57% | May 2017 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +6% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.10 mg/L | 10.00 | +121% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.10 mg/L | 15.00 | +47% | Nov 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD991277112-001 · Nov 18, 2013
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2004-1502 · Jan 7, 2004
$55,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2004-1750 · Dec 4, 2003
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00001637 · Feb 26, 2003
$10,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00001789 · May 21, 2002
$4,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00002072 · Aug 18, 1999
$40,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-1996-0582 · Dec 30, 1996
$11,200
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD991277112-APT · Sep 30, 1996
$11,299
REFERRAL TO ENFORCEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD991277112-000 · Mar 31, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD991277112-003 · Oct 9, 1990
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00005540 · Aug 31, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD991277112-002 · Apr 9, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD991277112-011 · Oct 14, 1986
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD991277112-007 · May 14, 1986
$22,500
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000023 · Aug 1, 1984
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