Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PETRO STAR VALDEZ REFINERY
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,730 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 PFAS ("forever chemicals").
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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MILE 2.5 DAYVILLE ROAD
VALDEZ, AK 99686
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- VALDEZ-CORDOVA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324110
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 19, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 4, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110041977162
How This Compares
#17
of 51 TRI reporters in AK
#3,435
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.
3
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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 (2015–2024)
-0% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,346 | — |
| 2016 | 5,480 | -25% |
| 2017 | 13,730 | +151% |
| 2018 | 13,860 | +1% |
| 2019 | 6,819 | -51% |
| 2020 | 7,420 | +9% |
| 2021 | 7,426 | 0% |
| 2022 | 6,652 | -10% |
| 2023 | 6,806 | +2% |
| 2024 | 7,334 | +8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,361 | 4,361 | — | — | 105 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,444 | 1,444 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,146 | 1,146 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 182 | 182 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 172 | 172 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 28 | 28 | — | — | 709 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-[[1-oxo-3-[(�-�-perfluoro-C4-16-alkyl)thio]propyl]amino] derivs., sodium salts | — | — | — | — | 150 | PFAS |
| Thiols, C8-20, �-�-perfluoro, telomers with acrylamide | — | — | — | — | 150 | PFAS |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,386 | 4,386 | — | — | 20 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,452 | 1,452 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 643 | 643 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 169 | 169 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 126 | 126 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 28 | 28 | — | — | 124 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,320 | 4,320 | — | — | 3 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,391 | 1,391 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 623 | 623 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 167 | 167 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 123 | 123 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 27 | 27 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,470 | 4,470 | — | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,405 | 1,405 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,160 | 1,160 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 185 | 185 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 176 | 176 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 28 | 28 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,447 | 4,447 | — | — | 10 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,481 | 1,481 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,108 | 1,108 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 179 | 179 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 175 | 175 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 28 | 28 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 0 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,292 | 4,292 | — | — | 1,014 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,527 | 1,527 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 677 | 677 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 166 | 166 | — | — | 187 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 128 | 128 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 27 | 27 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 90 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 6,551 | 6,551 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,078 | 3,078 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,248 | 2,248 | — | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,367 | 1,367 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 606 | 606 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 6,531 | 6,531 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,022 | 3,022 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,242 | 2,242 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,321 | 1,321 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 604 | 604 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 1,881 | 1,881 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,439 | 1,439 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,339 | 1,339 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 641 | 641 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 173 | 173 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 2,863 | 2,863 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,837 | 1,837 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,395 | 1,395 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 979 | 979 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 264 | 264 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NRC ALASKA -MOOSE CREEK FACILITY
NORTH POLE, AK
|
Ethylbenzene | 16 | — | — | — |
|
NRC ALASKA, LLC.
ANCHORAGE, AK
|
Ethylbenzene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Ethylbenzene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
NRC ALASKA -MOOSE CREEK FACILITY
NORTH POLE, AK
|
Naphthalene | 709 | — | — | — |
|
NRC ALASKA, LLC.
ANCHORAGE, AK
|
Naphthalene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Naphthalene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
NRC ALASKA -MOOSE CREEK FACILITY
NORTH POLE, AK
|
Benzene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
NRC ALASKA, LLC.
ANCHORAGE, AK
|
Benzene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Benzene | 3 | — | — | — |
|
NRC ALASKA -MOOSE CREEK FACILITY
NORTH POLE, AK
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 104 | — | — | — |
|
NRC ALASKA, LLC.
ANCHORAGE, AK
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
NRC ALASKA, LLC.
ANCHORAGE, AK
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Dec 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 13, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 27, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 15, 2023 | Mar 18, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 15, 2022 | Mar 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 19, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Conduct Inspections | Oct 12, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Oct 12, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 12, 2016 | Feb 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 12, 2016 | Feb 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 12, 2016 | Feb 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Conduct Inspections | Jan 25, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Numeric Effluent Violation | Jan 25, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 2, 2000 | Nov 7, 2000 | 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.
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604686198 · Dec 24, 2025
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604665663 · Nov 14, 2025
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604559764 · Sep 26, 2025
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604665660 · Jul 18, 2025
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604686195 · Jul 18, 2025
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604358537 · Jul 10, 2025
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603368784 · Sep 29, 2022
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-AK0000384040-002 · Feb 4, 2016
$5,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2016-0042 · Feb 4, 2016
$5,000
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-AK0000384040-001 · Feb 4, 2016
$5,000
NO VIOLATIONS FOUND LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-AK0000384040-000 · Jul 29, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-1994-0038 · Oct 31, 1994
$23,000
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