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Clean Air Act
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ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Quick Summary
- •Released 8,407 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
100 KINDEL DRIVE A-303
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, TN 37389
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- COFFEE County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 14 · last Feb 18, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 28, 2002
- Registry ID
- 110017413217
How This Compares
#181
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#115
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
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,402 | — |
| 2016 | 7,099 | +11% |
| 2017 | 8,407 | +18% |
| 2018 | 5,536 | -34% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 200 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | -100% |
| 2022 | 6,479 | — |
| 2023 | 11,697 | +81% |
| 2024 | 0 | -100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 1,125 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 10,511 | — | — | 10,511 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,186 | — | 1,186 | — | 118 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 5,069 | — | — | 5,069 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,410 | — | 1,410 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 222 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 200 | 200 | — | — | 75,258 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 42 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 5,316 | — | — | 5,316 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 220 | 220 | — | — | 668 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 38,068 | |
| Lead | 8,407 | — | — | 8,407 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 28,109 | |
| Lead | 7,099 | — | — | 7,099 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 3,563 | |
| Lead | 6,402 | — | — | 6,402 | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 3,327 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA, INC.
GLENCOE, AL
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 1,125 |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA, INC.
GLENCOE, AL
|
Lead | — | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY SULLIGENT, INC.
SULLIGENT, AL
|
Lead | — | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | MANCHESTER STP, MANCHESTER |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 9, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | CCR groundwater monitoring | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 7, 2024 | May 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | May 7, 2024 | May 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2024 | May 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | May 7, 2024 | May 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 7, 2024 | May 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 29, 2023 | May 24, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 18, 2022 | May 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 18, 2022 | May 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 4, 2021 | Aug 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 4, 2021 | Oct 5, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Aug 20, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 25, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 11, 2017 | Apr 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 11, 2017 | Apr 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 11, 2017 | Apr 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 11, 2017 | Apr 6, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 5, 2009 | Apr 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 5, 2009 | Apr 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 5, 2009 | Apr 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 30, 2001 | Apr 30, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 30, 2001 | Apr 30, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 19, 1994 | Jan 19, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 19, 1994 | May 2, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 11, 1989 | Sep 11, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 11, 1989 | Sep 11, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 21, 1988 | Apr 21, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 21, 1988 | Jul 9, 1988 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Chrpimephales | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.45 % | 100.00 | +76% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 mg/L | 2.20 | +36% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 mg/L | 0.89 | +237% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Chrpimephales | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.70 % | 100.00 | +89% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +48% | May 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.70 mg/L | 15.00 | +198% | May 2022 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +51% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.40 mg/L | 40.00 | +16% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +123% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +49% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +72% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.34 mg/L | 6.00 | +11% | Aug 2016 | 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
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN8570024044-001 · May 1, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601780587 · Apr 3, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2001-9047 · Mar 28, 2002
$7,500
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TN-N00000926 · Aug 1, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN8570024044-382 · Feb 15, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN8570024044-002 · Jun 9, 1988
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