Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ERIE PLATING CO/ERIE PLT
Quick Summary
- •Released 750 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 $10,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
656 WEST 12TH STREET
ERIE, PA 16501
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- ERIE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 3 · last Oct 17, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $10,000 · last Jun 22, 2010
- Registry ID
- 110000744918
How This Compares
#382
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#7,430
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
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)
-28% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 750 | — |
| 2016 | 750 | 0% |
| 2017 | 750 | 0% |
| 2018 | 750 | 0% |
| 2019 | 750 | 0% |
| 2020 | 750 | 0% |
| 2021 | 750 | 0% |
| 2022 | 650 | -13% |
| 2023 | 538 | -17% |
| 2024 | 542 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 542 | 542 | — | — | 195 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 538 | 538 | — | — | 193 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 650 | 650 | — | — | 269 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 750 | 750 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 750 | 750 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 750 | 750 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 750 | 750 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 750 | 750 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 750 | 750 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 750 | 750 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 14,591 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 195 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 6, 2023 | Mar 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 6, 2023 | Mar 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Recyclable Materials Utilized for Precious Metal Recovery | Sep 6, 2023 | Mar 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 6, 2023 | Mar 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 25, 2022 | May 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 26, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 2017 | May 12, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 2, 2012 | Feb 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 12, 2008 | Jun 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 12, 2008 | Jun 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 12, 2008 | Jun 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 12, 2008 | Jun 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 12, 2008 | Jun 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 12, 2008 | Jun 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 12, 2008 | Jun 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 12, 2008 | Jun 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 11, 2007 | Jul 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 5, 2000 | Nov 30, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 4, 1997 | Aug 14, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 1, 1994 | Apr 22, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 1990 | Apr 18, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 29, 1990 | May 9, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 4, 1987 | Jun 23, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 24, 1987 | Jun 23, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 15, 1983 | Feb 28, 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2025-0027 · Apr 21, 2025
$10,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2010-0300 · Jun 22, 2010
$53,481
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD005031448-001 · Sep 21, 2001
$12,430
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2001-0291 · Sep 21, 2001
$12,430
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2000-0644 · Oct 25, 2000
$5,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1998-0076 · Dec 7, 1998
$18,225
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD005031448-000 · Mar 17, 1994
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD005031448-007 · Aug 7, 1990
$2,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD005031448-005 · Apr 5, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD005031448-003 · Jun 23, 1987
$1,200
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD005031448-002 · Mar 18, 1987
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