THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 460 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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755 RT 202
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807
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- SOMERSET County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 26, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 20, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110030750364
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 1,223 | — |
| 2016 | 358 | -71% |
| 2017 | 460 | +28% |
| 2018 | 437 | -5% |
| 2019 | 248 | -43% |
| 2020 | 449 | +81% |
| 2021 | 466 | +4% |
| 2022 | 524 | +12% |
| 2023 | 553 | +6% |
| 2024 | 561 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Dichloromethane | 200 | 200 | — | — | 37,908 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 196 | 196 | — | — | 164,549 | |
| Acetonitrile | 76 | 76 | — | — | 258,543 | |
| Methanol | 47 | 47 | — | — | 15,651 | |
| Chloroform | 14 | 14 | — | — | 19,890 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 9,942 | |
| Cyclohexane | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5,745 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 270 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4,377 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 2 | 2 | — | — | 257 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,796 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pyridine | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 123 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 34 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Dichloromethane | 218 | 218 | — | — | 60,042 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 129 | 129 | — | — | 76,803 | |
| Chloroform | 74 | 74 | — | — | 86,767 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 55 | 55 | — | — | 168,790 | |
| Methanol | 49 | 49 | — | — | 10,589 | |
| Toluene | 12 | 12 | — | — | 42,972 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,844 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,161 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 333 | |
| Cyclohexane | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 34,630 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,518 | |
| Pyridine | 2 | 2 | — | — | 498 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 23 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 196 | |
| Dichloromethane | 238 | 238 | — | — | 38,027 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 89 | 89 | — | — | 21,416 | |
| Methanol | 71 | 71 | — | — | 42,701 | |
| Chloroform | 57 | 57 | — | — | 65,160 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 43 | 43 | — | — | 84,784 | |
| Toluene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 6,237 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4 | 4 | — | — | 6,537 | |
| Triethylamine | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,682 | |
| Cyclohexane | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3,047 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 25,357 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4,642 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4,788 | |
| Pyridine | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5,977 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4,631 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 17 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 12 | |
| Dichloromethane | 213 | 213 | — | — | 54,582 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 75 | 75 | — | — | 60,963 | |
| n-Hexane | 64 | 64 | — | — | 10,368 | |
| Acetonitrile | 46 | 46 | — | — | 85,567 | |
| Chloroform | 39 | 39 | — | — | 43,809 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 42,148 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 8,942 | |
| Cyclohexane | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,975 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 29 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 67,576 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 2 | 2 | — | — | 202 | |
| Pyridine | 2 | 2 | — | — | 603 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4,292 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 10 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 19 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 19 | |
| Dichloromethane | 160 | 160 | — | — | 12,125 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 100 | 100 | — | — | 36,997 | |
| Acetonitrile | 63 | 63 | — | — | 112,291 | |
| Methanol | 62 | 62 | — | — | 56,029 | |
| Chloroform | 37 | 37 | — | — | 36,309 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 31,504 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 7,650 | |
| Cyclohexane | 3 | 3 | — | — | 433 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,835 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 2 | 2 | — | — | 115 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 31 | |
| Pyridine | 2 | 2 | — | — | 673 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 50,476 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 607 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 205 | 205 | — | — | 36,877 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroform | 34 | 34 | — | — | 31,918 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 6,933 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,170 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 12 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
| Dichloromethane | 210 | 210 | — | — | 17,246 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 86 | 86 | — | — | 9,997 | |
| Methanol | 65 | 65 | — | — | 36,551 | |
| Acetonitrile | 33 | 33 | — | — | 29,408 | |
| Chloroform | 26 | 26 | — | — | 18,836 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 6,655 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4 | 4 | — | — | 6,051 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 151 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2 | 2 | — | — | 11,143 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 28,565 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 19 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 25 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 1,584 | |
| Dichloromethane | 218 | 218 | — | — | 19,089 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 108 | 108 | — | — | 22,050 | |
| Methanol | 59 | 59 | — | — | 17,751 | |
| Chloroform | 30 | 30 | — | — | 24,695 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 27 | 27 | — | — | 16,168 | |
| Toluene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 3,131 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4 | 4 | — | — | 5,476 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 28,731 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pyridine | 2 | 2 | — | — | 439 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 2 | 2 | — | — | 9,961 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1 | 1 | — | — | 54 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 922 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 1,916 | |
| Dichloromethane | 166 | 166 | — | — | 23,386 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 70 | 70 | — | — | 14,791 | |
| Methanol | 59 | 59 | — | — | 25,366 | |
| Acetonitrile | 25 | 25 | — | — | 10,457 | |
| Chloroform | 23 | 23 | — | — | 14,323 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 6,725 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 8,896 | |
| Pyridine | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,546 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 11,281 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,936 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 1,243 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 25 | |
| Methanol | 941 | 941 | — | — | 23,660 | |
| Toluene | 96 | 96 | — | — | 8,410 | |
| Dichloromethane | 73 | 73 | — | — | 4,307 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 44 | 44 | — | — | 6,998 | |
| Acetonitrile | 25 | 25 | — | — | 10,531 | |
| Chloroform | 22 | 22 | — | — | 15,175 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 19 | 19 | — | — | 5,724 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6,087 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10,905 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,435 | |
| Pyridine | 0 | 0 | — | — | 134 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 0 | 0 | — | — | 231 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | 11,707 | 4,755 |
| Triethylamine | — | — | 220 | 42 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 163,996 | 1,439 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | 2,483 | 316 |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | 36,413 | 4,378 |
| Acetonitrile | — | — | 257,885 | 1,122 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | 5,589 | 193 |
| Toluene | — | — | 9,490 | 553 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 88 | 35 |
| Chloroform | — | 19,668 | — | 423 |
| Pyridine | — | — | 40 | 1,312 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | 4,311 | 66 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 16 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 299 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 658 |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
DESOTEC US LLC
DARLINGTON, PA
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Chloroform | — | 19,668 | — | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Chloroform | — | — | — | 174 |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 156 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
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Cyclohexane | — | — | 5,573 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 324 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
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Ethylene glycol | — | — | 3,987 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 313 |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
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Formaldehyde | — | — | 704 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Methanol | — | — | 2,533 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
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Methanol | — | — | 9,174 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 87 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
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n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 1 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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n-Hexane | — | — | 3,015 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
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n-Hexane | — | — | 160,981 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 3 |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Toluene | — | — | 171 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
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Toluene | — | — | 9,319 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Triethylamine | — | — | 220 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 269 |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Dichloromethane | — | — | 15,654 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
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Dichloromethane | — | — | 20,759 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Pyridine | — | — | — | 1,310 |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
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Acetonitrile | — | — | 256,355 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 7 | SOMERSET RARITIAN VALLEY SEWERAGE, BRIDGEWATER |
| Toluene | 1 | SOMERSET RARITIAN VALLEY SEWERAGE, BRIDGEWATER |
| Chloroform | 48 | SOMERSET RARITIAN VALLEY SEWERAGE, BRIDGEWATER |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | SOMERSET RARITIAN VALLEY SEWERAGE, BRIDGEWATER |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1 | SOMERSET RARITIAN VALLEY SEWERAGE, BRIDGEWATER |
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 unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2020 | Jul 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2020 | Jul 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2019 | Sep 26, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2019 | Sep 26, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 30, 2010 | Dec 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 30, 2010 | Nov 30, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 14, 2009 | May 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 12, 2008 | Sep 12, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 12, 2008 | Sep 12, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 17, 1995 | Aug 16, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 24, 1994 | Oct 25, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 10, 1993 | Jan 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 10, 1993 | Jan 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 17, 1993 | Dec 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 14, 1988 | Jan 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Dec 14, 1988 | Jan 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 24, 1988 | Mar 30, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 24, 1988 | Jul 16, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Oct 24, 1988 | Jul 16, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 16, 1986 | Jun 30, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 4, 1985 | Apr 26, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 26, 1984 | Nov 13, 1984 | 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.