Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
MERCK-SHARP DOHME
Quick Summary
- •Released 5 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
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CARR 2 KM 56.7 BO TRINIDAD
BARCELONETA, PR 00617
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- BARCELONETA MUNICIPIO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325412
- Inspections
- 5 · last Mar 13, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 14, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110067716662
How This Compares
#85
of 97 TRI reporters in PR
#13,257
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
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 (2015–2023)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 368 | — |
| 2016 | 4 | -99% |
| 2017 | 5 | +14% |
| 2018 | 0 | -94% |
| 2019 | 0 | +17% |
| 2020 | 6 | +1676% |
| 2021 | 10 | +67% |
| 2022 | 4 | -65% |
| 2023 | 0 | -94% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Naphthalene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 364 | 364 | — | — | 10 | |
| Naphthalene | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 1 |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | 1 |
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
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 10 |
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 | Jul 19, 2023 | Jul 19, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 13, 2012 | Feb 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Jun 13, 2006 | Jun 23, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | Dec 4, 1998 | Mar 3, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 24, 1997 | Dec 1, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 31, 1993 | Oct 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 31, 1993 | Oct 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Mar 7, 1989 | May 1, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 11, 1988 | Jun 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 16, 1988 | Jul 11, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Feb 29, 1988 | Mar 28, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jul 30, 1986 | Aug 14, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | May 31, 1986 | Jul 29, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Mar 21, 1986 | Sep 9, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 25, 1985 | Mar 21, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Nov 25, 1985 | Mar 21, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Nov 25, 1985 | Mar 21, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 8, 1985 | Sep 5, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Sep 6, 1985 | Mar 21, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Sep 4, 1985 | Aug 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Sep 4, 1985 | Aug 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jan 31, 1985 | Aug 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 13, 1984 | Jun 26, 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRR000025189-001 · Aug 10, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2007-7106 · May 14, 2007
$10,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090028101-001 · Dec 6, 2006
$32,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090028101-000 · Feb 11, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1986-0039 · Sep 17, 1991
$12,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090028101-009 · Mar 28, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090028101-008 · Jun 21, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090028101-007 · Mar 14, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090028101-006 · Sep 24, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090028101-004 · Aug 4, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090028101-005 · Jul 29, 1986
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090028101-003 · Jan 24, 1986
$40,000
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