Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
EASTERN PLATING, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 28 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
-
371 CHEMWOOD DR.
NEWPORT, TN 37821
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- COCKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 5 · last Feb 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000373015
How This Compares
#423
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#11,116
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-73% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 99 | — |
| 2016 | 51 | -48% |
| 2017 | 28 | -46% |
| 2018 | 27 | -3% |
| 2019 | 36 | +32% |
| 2020 | 42 | +17% |
| 2021 | 33 | -21% |
| 2022 | 47 | +44% |
| 2023 | 45 | -6% |
| 2024 | 27 | -40% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | 15,126 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5,233 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 9,180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 289 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 25 | 5 | 20 | — | 58,037 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 11,778 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 18,274 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 87 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 32 | 5 | 27 | — | 42,896 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 12,200 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 13,585 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 109 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 13 | 5 | 8 | — | 51,550 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 13,055 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 18,312 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 58 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 22 | 5 | 17 | — | 37,787 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 10,985 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 13,638 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,599 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 16 | 5 | 11 | — | 33,352 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 10,617 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 11,581 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 554 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 6,922 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | 31,191 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 16,228 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 261 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 10,348 | |
| Nickel compounds | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 16,337 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 29,384 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 401 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 26 | 5 | 21 | — | 25,257 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 15,740 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 15,307 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,738 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 74 | 5 | 69 | — | 37,000 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 14,910 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 12,624 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 11,213 |
| Nickel compounds | — | 9,017 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 252 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 5,210 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 5,210 | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Lead | — | 252 | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 9,017 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15,126 | NEWPORT UTILITIES BOARD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, NEWPORT |
| Nickel compounds | 163 | NEWPORT UTILITIES BOARD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, NEWPORT |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 23 | NEWPORT UTILITIES BOARD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, NEWPORT |
| Lead | 3 | NEWPORT UTILITIES BOARD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, NEWPORT |
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 | Jun 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 5, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 12, 2022 | Mar 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 12, 2022 | Mar 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 12, 2022 | Mar 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 16, 2017 | Nov 29, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 16, 2017 | Feb 6, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 18, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 18, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 18, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 18, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 7, 2008 | Feb 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 7, 2008 | Dec 4, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 8, 2007 | Mar 21, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 30, 2003 | Oct 2, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 26, 2000 | Dec 21, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 26, 1993 | Sep 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 26, 1993 | Sep 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 26, 1993 | Jun 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 21, 1988 | Feb 6, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 21, 1988 | Feb 1, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 18, 1987 | Aug 18, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 9, 1987 | Aug 18, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 9, 1987 | Aug 18, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 1984 | Feb 19, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 4, 1984 | Feb 19, 1985 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604495095 · Feb 27, 2026
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603933603 · Mar 26, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980837892-001 · Mar 8, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980837892-401 · Nov 16, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980837892-120 · Feb 28, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980837892-081 · Apr 23, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980837892-014 · Nov 4, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980837892-019 · Jul 15, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980837892-026 · Jan 4, 1985
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