Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
AK STEEL ROCKPORT WORKS
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,750,957 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
-
6500 N US HIGHWAY 231
ROCKPORT, IN 47635
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- SPENCER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jul 2, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 22, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000592788
How This Compares
#2
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#11
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
1
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)
-51% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13,176,521 | — |
| 2016 | 16,355,269 | +24% |
| 2017 | 11,750,957 | -28% |
| 2018 | 12,843,596 | +9% |
| 2019 | 15,604,120 | +21% |
| 2020 | 11,938,317 | -23% |
| 2021 | 12,245,473 | +3% |
| 2022 | 13,392,076 | +9% |
| 2023 | 8,146,427 | -39% |
| 2024 | 6,451,460 | -21% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,580,638 | — | 5,580,638 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 859,537 | — | 859,537 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 8,750 | 5,568 | 3,182 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,680 | 1,680 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 484 | 484 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 253 | 1 | 252 | — | 462,077 | |
| Nickel | 59 | — | 59 | — | 196,036 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 57 | — | 57 | — | — | |
| Lead | 2 | — | 2 | — | 32,718 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 7,322,156 | — | 7,322,156 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 814,473 | — | 814,473 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 8,215 | 6,400 | 1,815 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 760 | 760 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 460 | 460 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 159 | 1 | 158 | — | 460,314 | |
| Chlorine | 121 | — | 121 | — | — | |
| Nickel | 59 | — | 59 | — | 197,275 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 24 | — | 24 | — | 39,261 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 12,191,515 | — | 12,191,515 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 1,182,010 | — | 1,182,010 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10,558 | 6,740 | 3,818 | — | — | |
| Chromium | 6,195 | 1 | 6,194 | — | 498,826 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 920 | 920 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 460 | 460 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 227 | — | 227 | — | — | |
| Nickel | 188 | — | 188 | — | 198,122 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 3 | — | 3 | — | 47,811 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 11,128,637 | — | 11,128,637 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 1,104,495 | — | 1,104,495 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 9,994 | 7,280 | 2,714 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 840 | 840 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 747 | 1 | 746 | — | 445,640 | |
| Nitric acid | 460 | 460 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 167 | — | 167 | — | 179,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 89 | — | 89 | — | — | |
| Lead | 44 | — | 44 | — | 54,565 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10,897,393 | — | 10,897,393 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 1,028,850 | — | 1,028,850 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10,211 | 7,380 | 2,831 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 740 | 740 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 460 | 460 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 381 | 0 | 381 | — | 601,863 | |
| Nickel | 153 | — | 153 | — | 170,229 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 86 | — | 86 | — | — | |
| Lead | 43 | — | 43 | — | 58,859 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15,603,660 | — | 15,603,660 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 460 | 460 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 11,850,643 | — | 11,850,643 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 978,401 | — | 978,401 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 12,045 | 8,180 | 3,865 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,160 | 1,160 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 541 | 1 | 540 | — | 1,006,562 | |
| Nitric acid | 460 | 460 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 188 | — | 188 | — | 307,033 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 105 | — | 105 | — | — | |
| Lead | 53 | — | 53 | — | 50,495 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10,882,485 | — | 10,882,485 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 852,867 | — | 852,867 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 12,871 | 9,379 | 3,492 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,180 | 1,180 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 738 | 1 | 737 | — | 784,854 | |
| Nitric acid | 460 | 460 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 194 | — | 194 | — | 236,734 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 108 | — | 108 | — | — | |
| Lead | 54 | — | 54 | — | 55,030 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15,247,738 | — | 15,247,738 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 1,090,918 | — | 1,090,918 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 14,063 | 9,720 | 4,343 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,180 | 1,180 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 556 | 1 | 555 | — | 911,651 | |
| Nitric acid | 460 | 460 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 163 | — | 163 | — | 243,640 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 127 | — | 127 | — | — | |
| Lead | 64 | — | 64 | — | 53,621 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 12,376,562 | — | 12,376,562 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 783,977 | — | 783,977 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 13,401 | 8,960 | 4,441 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,120 | 1,120 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 667 | 1 | 666 | — | 705,522 | |
| Nitric acid | 460 | 460 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 178 | — | 178 | — | 198,092 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 104 | — | 104 | — | — | |
| Lead | 52 | — | 52 | — | 29,053 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 207,678 |
| Lead | — | 32,718 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 6,113,373 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 1,342,083 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SANDERS LEAD COMPANY
TROY, AL
|
Lead | — | 32,718 | — | — |
|
OHIO COUNTY BALEFILL
BEAVER DAM, KY
|
Nickel | 196,036 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE TRANSPORT LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium | 1,334 | — | — | — |
|
OHIO COUNTY BALEFILL
BEAVER DAM, KY
|
Chromium | 460,743 | — | — | — |
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 | Sep 18, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 26, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 14, 2011 | Jun 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 2009 | Mar 12, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 25, 2008 | Mar 12, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 7, 2004 | Feb 23, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 7, 2004 | Feb 23, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 6, 2001 | Feb 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 6, 2001 | Feb 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Sep 14, 1998 | Dec 11, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 1998 | Dec 11, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 14, 1998 | Dec 11, 1998 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.04 kg/d | 2.44 | +25% | May 2025 | Open |
| Chromium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.71 kg/d | 6.06 | +93% | May 2025 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent dissolved [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.38 kg/d | 0.27 | +42% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent dissolved [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 kg/d | 0.27 | +39% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Chromium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.82 kg/d | 6.35 | +7% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,415.73 kg/d | 539.35 | +348% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 462.63 kg/d | 235.63 | +96% | Apr 2018 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602425040 · Jan 22, 2021
$32,813
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602363595 · Dec 4, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000010397-006 · May 9, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000010397-005 · May 14, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000010397-004 · Dec 18, 2008
Judicial
· Case HQ-2006-6004 · Feb 5, 2008
$383,501
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000010397-003 · Oct 7, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000010397-002 · Jan 8, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000010397-001 · Sep 14, 1998
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