Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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FIBER MATERIALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 7 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 $18,571 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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5 MORIN ST
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
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- YORK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335991
- Inspections
- 1 · last Mar 29, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $18,571 · last Sep 30, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110007273351
How This Compares
#59
of 80 TRI reporters in ME
#12,732
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
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)
+250% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | — |
| 2016 | 7 | +11% |
| 2017 | 7 | +4% |
| 2018 | 7 | +1% |
| 2019 | 10 | +36% |
| 2020 | 11 | +16% |
| 2021 | 10 | -12% |
| 2022 | 12 | +25% |
| 2023 | 15 | +25% |
| 2024 | 21 | +38% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1,140 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 758 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 992 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 785 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 482 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 437 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 418 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 437 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 277 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1,691 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 1,140 | 17,676 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 1,140 | — |
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 for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Spent Lead-Acid Batteries Being Reclaimed | Mar 29, 2023 | Nov 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 2023 | Nov 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 29, 2023 | Nov 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 29, 2023 | Nov 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 29, 2023 | Nov 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 10, 2021 | Mar 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 18, 2012 | Mar 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 18, 2012 | Mar 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 18, 2012 | Mar 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 18, 2012 | Mar 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 18, 2012 | Mar 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 31, 2008 | Sep 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 31, 2008 | Sep 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 31, 2008 | Sep 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 31, 2008 | Sep 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jul 31, 2008 | Sep 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 25, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 25, 2001 | Jul 26, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 20, 1992 | Mar 15, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 20, 1992 | Mar 15, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 29, 1989 | Dec 12, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 18, 1985 | Apr 18, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 28, 1984 | Apr 18, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 27, 1984 | Apr 18, 1985 | 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 01-2022-3008 · Sep 29, 2022
$18,571
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2014-3501 · Sep 30, 2014
$6,935
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED048268890-001 · Feb 20, 2013
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2006-9022 · Jun 27, 2006
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED048268890-000 · Apr 13, 1994
$18,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED048268890-010 · Sep 19, 1990
$12,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED048268890-011 · Apr 10, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED048268890-007 · Jun 18, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED048268890-006 · Nov 15, 1984
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