Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ERIE HARD CHROME INC/ERIE
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $46,653 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
1570 E 12TH ST
ERIE, PA 16511
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- ERIE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jul 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $46,653 · last Feb 26, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110000876204
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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 (2020–2024)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 30 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 28 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 6 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 3 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Lead compounds | 16 | — | — | — |
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 compounds | 2 | CITY OF ERIE, PA - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ERIE |
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 | Mar 11, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 17, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 17, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 20, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 9, 2023 | Jan 29, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Nov 9, 2023 | Jan 29, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 15, 2022 | Oct 7, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 15, 2022 | Oct 7, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 15, 2022 | Oct 7, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 21, 2018 | Dec 6, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 21, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 2012 | Feb 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 28, 2012 | Mar 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 6, 2010 | Jun 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 27, 2003 | Oct 21, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2002 | Apr 10, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 1, 2000 | Mar 1, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 1998 | Apr 1, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 7, 1989 | May 17, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 7, 1989 | May 25, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 30, 1986 | Feb 17, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 20, 1986 | Feb 17, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 23, 1985 | Feb 17, 1987 | 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.
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD014081814-105 · Feb 26, 2026
$7,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD014081814-104 · Jul 30, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2024-0098 · Apr 17, 2024
$31,653
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD014081814-001 · Nov 9, 2023
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD014081814-103 · Jan 18, 2023
$7,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD014081814-102 · Jul 5, 2022
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD014081814-101 · Jan 2, 2019
$3,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD014081814-100 · Dec 10, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1998-0111 · Mar 10, 1999
$4,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD014081814-004 · Mar 13, 1989
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD014081814-003 · Nov 17, 1986
$200
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD014081814-002 · Mar 17, 1986
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