Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
FELMAN PRODUCTION, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,938 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 $581,546 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4442 GRAHAM STATION RD
LETART, WV 25253
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- MASON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 2 · last Nov 4, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $581,546 · last May 24, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110045453031
How This Compares
#98
of 158 TRI reporters in WV
#6,264
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.
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
+30198% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,507 | — |
| 2016 | 2,048 | -42% |
| 2017 | 1,938 | -5% |
| 2018 | 6,403,810 | +330361% |
| 2019 | 14,704 | -100% |
| 2020 | 932,199 | +6240% |
| 2021 | 2,280,773 | +145% |
| 2022 | 1,717,150 | -25% |
| 2023 | 2,229,948 | +30% |
| 2024 | 1,062,635 | -52% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 1,060,077 | 19,806 | 16 | 1,040,255 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,539 | 47 | 0 | 2,492 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 2,224,560 | 22,015 | 163 | 2,202,382 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 5,329 | 53 | 0 | 5,276 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 59 | 0 | 0 | 59 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 1,713,017 | 26,002 | 115 | 1,686,900 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4,103 | 62 | 1 | 4,040 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 30 | 0 | — | 30 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 2,271,928 | 13,424 | 659 | 2,257,845 | 4,271,613 | |
| Lead compounds | 5,442 | 32 | 2 | 5,408 | 50 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2,102 | 2,062 | — | 40 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 727 | 4 | 1 | 722 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 574 | 574 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 927,443 | 15,917 | 813 | 910,713 | 7,531,661 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,195 | 13 | 1 | 2,181 | 78 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,984 | 1,968 | — | 16 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 574 | 574 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 0 | — | 2 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 12,662 | 13 | 4 | 12,645 | 572 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2,032 | 1,938 | — | 94 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 0 | — | 9 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 6,387,303 | 866 | 52 | 6,386,385 | 4,501,775 | |
| Lead compounds | 15,333 | 37 | 0 | 15,296 | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 671 | 558 | — | 113 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic | 473 | 2 | 0 | 471 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 15 | 7 | 8 | — | 5 | |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 2 | 0 | 11 | — | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 1,105 | 1,033 | 71 | — | 4,351,863 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 754 | 754 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 45 | 43 | 2 | — | 1 | |
| Zinc compounds | 22 | 8 | 14 | — | 5 | |
| Arsenic | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 1,149 | 1,082 | 67 | — | 4,500,000 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 801 | 801 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 48 | 45 | 3 | — | 1 | |
| Arsenic | 24 | 3 | 21 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 8 | 12 | — | 5 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 3,382 | 3,269 | 113 | — | 4,500,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 76 | 72 | 4 | — | 1 | |
| Zinc compounds | 30 | 10 | 20 | — | 5 | |
| Arsenic | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC MILLWOOD WV
MILLWOOD, WV
|
Lead compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC MILLWOOD WV
MILLWOOD, WV
|
Manganese compounds | — | 4,351,863 | — | — |
|
ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC MILLWOOD WV
MILLWOOD, WV
|
Zinc compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
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 | Sep 1, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 20, 2022 | Oct 12, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Nov 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Nov 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 30, 2021 | May 5, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Aug 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Aug 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Aug 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Aug 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Violation of a milestone in an order | Aug 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 3, 2015 | May 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 23, 2014 | Oct 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2014 | May 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 29, 2013 | Dec 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 29, 2013 | Sep 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 29, 2013 | Aug 28, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2013 | Mar 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 29, 2012 | Dec 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 4, 2012 | Nov 4, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 29, 2012 | Sep 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | May 12, 2010 | Jul 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 12, 2010 | Jul 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 12, 2010 | Jul 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 12, 2010 | Jul 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 30, 2008 | Jun 30, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 20, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 20, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 20, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 20, 2008 | Aug 13, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 20, 2008 | Aug 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 20, 2008 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Jan 31, 2003 | Jul 30, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 31, 2003 | Jun 30, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 31, 2003 | Jul 30, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Jan 31, 2003 | Jul 30, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 5, 1993 | Dec 3, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 3, 1991 | Dec 3, 1993 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.31 mg/L | 0.50 | +162% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 mg/L | 0.50 | +80% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,720.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +330% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.72 mg/L | 0.50 | +44% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.94 mg/L | 0.50 | +88% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +30% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 395.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +98% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.75 mg/L | 2.77 | +35% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.04 mg/L | 0.99 | +106% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.51 mg/L | 0.99 | +861% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.80 mg/L | 2.77 | +579% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.77 mg/L | 0.50 | +54% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.27 mg/L | 0.99 | +28% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,400% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +8% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 615.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +208% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 615.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +54% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,130.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +183% | May 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,130.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +465% | May 2022 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.10 mg/L | 0.75 | +1,247% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 202.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +1% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.80 mg/L | 1.50 | +1,687% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.86 mg/L | 0.55 | +56% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrite total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.60 mg/L | 1.30 | +23% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrite total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.60 mg/L | 0.40 | +300% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 51.00 | +25% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 300.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +50% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 987.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +394% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 987.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +147% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.32 mg/L | 1.00 | +32% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.06 mg/L | 0.55 | +93% | Aug 2021 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,624.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +306% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,624.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +712% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.28 mg/L | 0.55 | +133% | Jul 2021 | Resolved |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.41 mg/L | 1.00 | +41% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +55% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 384.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +92% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +340% | Jan 2021 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +47% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24,190.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +5,948% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14,832.50 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +7,316% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.85 mg/L | 0.55 | +55% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 884.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +121% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 884.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +342% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,467.40 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +267% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,467.40 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +634% | Apr 2020 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2024-0077 · May 24, 2024
$290,773
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2024-0037 · Nov 21, 2023
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-MM-15-17 · May 13, 2015
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-MM-15-12 · Feb 12, 2015
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-8228 · Jan 20, 2015
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-N00000891 · Sep 4, 2012
$30,050
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-7534 · Mar 1, 2012
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-N00000589 · Mar 1, 2012
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BY WV DEP LEGAL SERVICES
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD045578176-001 · May 12, 2010
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD045578176-002 · Dec 5, 2008
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-5789 · Nov 7, 2005
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD045578176-000 · Oct 3, 1991
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