Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
DW-NATIONAL STANDARD-NILES, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 71,439 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
-
1631 LAKE ST.
NILES, MI 49120
View on map ↗ - County
- BERRIEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331222
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jul 26, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 12, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000409647
How This Compares
#50
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#1,359
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
7
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 (2015–2023)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 76,522 | — |
| 2016 | 71,433 | -7% |
| 2017 | 71,439 | 0% |
| 2018 | 140 | -100% |
| 2020 | 27 | — |
| 2021 | 22 | -18% |
| 2022 | 23 | +5% |
| 2023 | 2 | -93% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 19 | 0 | 19 | — | 3,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 109,819 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 18 | 0 | 18 | — | 3,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 121,987 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 23 | 0 | 23 | — | 3,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 96,749 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 97 | 58 | 39 | — | 1,524 | |
| Copper | 10 | 0 | 10 | — | 108 | |
| Manganese | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | 29,214 | |
| Chromium | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4,167 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 118,431 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 67,327 | — | 67,327 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 3,874 | 3,874 | — | — | 3,902 | |
| Zinc compounds | 117 | 23 | 94 | — | 10,507 | |
| Manganese | 84 | 10 | 74 | — | 41,613 | |
| Lead compounds | 17 | 0 | 17 | — | 124,501 | |
| Chromium | 10 | 10 | — | — | 11,657 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7,581 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 67,362 | — | 67,362 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 3,874 | 3,874 | — | — | 23,069 | |
| Manganese | 92 | 10 | 82 | — | 27,391 | |
| Zinc compounds | 66 | 66 | — | — | 10,689 | |
| Lead compounds | 19 | 0 | 19 | — | 572,928 | |
| Chromium | 10 | 10 | — | — | 9,122 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5,626 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 72,314 | — | 72,314 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 4,159 | 4,159 | — | — | 8,181 | |
| Lead compounds | 19 | 0 | 19 | — | 122,015 | |
| Chromium | 10 | 10 | — | — | 27,089 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 14,059 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 10 | 10 | — | — | 43,967 |
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 | — | 108 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 118,425 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 29,169 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 4,167 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 3,750 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EQ DETROIT INC.
DETROIT, MI
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 3,902 |
|
ACME REFINING
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium | — | 11,657 | — | — |
|
EA RAW MATERIALS CORP.
BEDFORD PARK, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 124,340 | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC.
DETROIT, MI
|
Lead compounds | 161 | — | — | — |
|
ACME REFINING
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese | — | 40,380 | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC.
DETROIT, MI
|
Manganese | 1,233 | — | — | — |
|
ACME REFINING
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel | — | 7,570 | — | — |
|
EQ
HARVEY, IL
|
Nickel | 11 | — | — | — |
|
EQ
HARVEY, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 10,507 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | May 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Dec 29, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - No Licensed/Certified Operator | Dec 29, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Oct 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Aug 7, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Other noncompliance related to industrial stormwater discharges | Aug 7, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to eliminate or relocate industrial stormwater outfalls from identified sensitive areas | Aug 7, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Aug 7, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Feb 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 26, 2017 | Oct 4, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 2, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 2, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Jul 19, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 25, 2008 | May 14, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 2008 | May 14, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - No Licensed/Certified Operator | Sep 23, 2005 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Dec 18, 2001 | Feb 28, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 2, 2000 | Jun 13, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 1996 | Jun 7, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 29, 1996 | Jun 7, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 4, 1995 | Jun 7, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 7, 1994 | Nov 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 29, 1992 | Nov 13, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 2, 1992 | Sep 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 2, 1992 | Sep 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 31, 1991 | Nov 13, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 19, 1991 | Sep 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 19, 1991 | Sep 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 30, 1990 | Nov 13, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 22, 1990 | Sep 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 13, 1989 | Aug 24, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 13, 1989 | Aug 24, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Dec 15, 1988 | Nov 13, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jun 20, 1988 | Nov 13, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Mar 16, 1988 | Apr 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 16, 1988 | Nov 13, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 16, 1988 | Aug 21, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 16, 1988 | Apr 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 16, 1988 | Apr 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 26, 1987 | May 15, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 26, 1986 | Sep 15, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 26, 1986 | May 14, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 7, 1986 | Apr 20, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 5, 1985 | Sep 15, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 20, 1984 | Dec 11, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Dec 14, 1982 | Nov 1, 1984 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.73 mg/L | 1.48 | +152% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.73 mg/L | 2.61 | +43% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.08 mg/L | 2.61 | +18% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.08 mg/L | 1.48 | +108% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.04 | +816% | Apr 2020 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-001 · Oct 4, 2017
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MI-N00000876 · Oct 22, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2001-0143 · Oct 26, 2000
$20,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-029 · Apr 29, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-028 · Oct 4, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-027 · Nov 14, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-018 · Jun 29, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-017 · Apr 2, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-016 · Jun 3, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-015 · Apr 5, 1991
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-002 · Sep 28, 1990
$3,300
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-013 · Jun 4, 1990
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-014 · Jun 4, 1990
$3,300
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-011 · Apr 16, 1990
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-004 · Jun 14, 1989
$21,800
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-006 · May 5, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-005 · Mar 27, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-008 · Jun 20, 1988
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-023 · Apr 20, 1987
$7,475
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIT270010549-026 · Apr 14, 1987
Other facilities in BERRIEN County, MI
STANS BODY SHOP
SAINT JOSEPH, MI
· Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
NEW BUFFALO
NEW BUFFALO, MI
WELDUN INTERNATIONAL
BRIDGMAN, MI
· Manufacturing
LEROYS BODY SHOP INC
BENTON HARBOR, MI
· Other Services
BRIDGMAN MS4-BERRIEN
BRIDGMAN, MI
· Public Administration
NILES STEEL TANK
NILES, MI
· Manufacturing