TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
FREEPORT-MCMORAN TYRONE MINE
Quick Summary
- •Released 462,851 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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HWY 90 AT TYRONE MINE RD
TYRONE, NM 88065
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- GRANT County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212230
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 19, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 16, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110042056333
How This Compares
#9
of 94 TRI reporters in NM
#67
of 555 TRI reporters in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-94% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,983,248 | — |
| 2016 | 371,870 | -93% |
| 2017 | 462,851 | +24% |
| 2018 | 385,552 | -17% |
| 2019 | 2,300 | -99% |
| 2020 | 488,310 | +21131% |
| 2021 | 118,468 | -76% |
| 2022 | 488,809 | +313% |
| 2023 | 386,359 | -21% |
| 2024 | 307,017 | -21% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 295,012 | 12 | — | 295,000 | 16,466 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 11,000 | 11,000 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 750 | — | 750 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | 250 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 373,104 | 24 | 80 | 373,000 | 40,908 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 11,000 | 11,000 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,505 | 5 | 750 | 750 | 250 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 750 | — | 750 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 476,104 | 21 | 83 | 476,000 | 17,157 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,505 | 5 | 750 | 750 | 250 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,200 | — | 1,200 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 106,063 | 20 | 43 | 106,000 | 20,377 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,400 | — | 1,400 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,005 | 5 | 750 | 250 | 250 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 477,055 | 22 | 33 | 477,000 | 14,800 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,005 | 5 | 250 | 750 | 250 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 250 | — | 250 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,300 | — | 2,300 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 369,147 | 33 | 114 | 369,000 | 7,480 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 13,000 | 13,000 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 2,305 | 5 | 1,000 | 1,300 | 250 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,100 | — | 1,100 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 447,051 | 30 | 21 | 447,000 | 26,600 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 13,000 | 13,000 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 2,050 | — | 250 | 1,800 | 250 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 750 | — | 750 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 356,220 | 45 | 175 | 356,000 | 37,800 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 12,000 | 12,000 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 2,900 | — | 1,500 | 1,400 | 250 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 750 | — | 750 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4,970,443 | 367 | 76 | 4,970,000 | 10,700 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,100 | 8,100 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 3,705 | 5 | 1,200 | 2,500 | 250 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 750 | — | 750 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 250 | 250 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 250 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 16,466 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BUICK RESOURCE RECYCLING FACILITY LLC THE
BOSS, MO
|
Copper compounds | — | 250 | — | — |
|
CACTUS REGIONAL LANDFILL
FLORENCE, AZ
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
BUICK RESOURCE RECYCLING FACILITY LLC THE
BOSS, MO
|
Lead compounds | — | 16,300 | — | — |
|
KINSBURSKY BROTHERS SUPPLY INC
ANAHEIM, CA
|
Lead compounds | — | 166 | — | — |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 2, 2007 | Oct 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 6, 2007 | Nov 13, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 6, 2007 | Nov 13, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 7, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 7, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 28, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 28, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 15, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jul 26, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 20, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 30, 2002 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 26, 2000 | Sep 21, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 19, 1990 | Nov 20, 1990 | 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 06-2005-0912 · Jun 22, 2006
$6,600
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NMD035806405-001 · Sep 30, 2005
$26,398
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2004-2345 · Sep 23, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2004-2334 · Sep 23, 2004
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2004-N079 · Sep 23, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2003-1781 · Dec 20, 2002
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2003-N044 · Dec 20, 2002
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2001-3307 · Jun 22, 2001
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FOWLER BROTHERS INC
SILVER CITY, NM
SUMMIT MINE
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RIDGE ROAD EAST GRAVITY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
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BAYARD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
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