Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
BILLERUD QUINNESEC LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 464,179 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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W6791 US HIGHWAY 2
QUINNESEC, MI 49876
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- DICKINSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jul 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110017422467
How This Compares
#14
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#401
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
12
Water (CWA)
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)
+3% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 460,562 | — |
| 2016 | 461,280 | 0% |
| 2017 | 464,179 | +1% |
| 2018 | 422,227 | -9% |
| 2019 | 286,625 | -32% |
| 2020 | 393,630 | +37% |
| 2021 | 466,708 | +19% |
| 2022 | 436,014 | -7% |
| 2023 | 450,071 | +3% |
| 2024 | 473,622 | +5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 162,152 | 165 | 40,488 | 121,498 | — | |
| Methanol | 147,826 | 99,668 | 48,019 | 139 | — | |
| Ammonia | 90,086 | 89,151 | 646 | 289 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 28,254 | 27,783 | 247 | 224 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 20,227 | 185 | 709 | 19,333 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,605 | 8,268 | 333 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,532 | 6,346 | 185 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5,772 | 27 | 5,729 | 17 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,361 | 713 | — | 2,648 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 528 | 57 | 27 | 445 | — | |
| Formic acid | 157 | — | 157 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 116 | 105 | — | 11 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 146,580 | 98,160 | 48,340 | 80 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 137,930 | 170 | 19,380 | 118,380 | — | |
| Ammonia | 98,510 | 87,190 | 650 | 10,670 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 27,650 | 27,275 | 250 | 125 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 21,080 | 190 | 1,610 | 19,280 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,402 | 8,060 | 340 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,361 | 6,170 | 190 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,812 | 732 | — | 2,080 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 470 | 57 | 28 | 385 | — | |
| Formic acid | 160 | — | 160 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 110 | 100 | — | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 151,656 | 103,250 | 48,350 | 56 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 123,570 | 170 | 19,400 | 104,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 92,205 | 91,650 | 351 | 204 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 28,975 | 28,605 | 250 | 120 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 19,710 | 200 | 1,610 | 17,900 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,148 | 8,807 | 340 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,031 | 6,840 | 190 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,922 | 722 | — | 2,200 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 510 | 57 | 28 | 425 | — | |
| Formic acid | 160 | — | 160 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 121 | 110 | — | 11 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 159,041 | 109,000 | 50,000 | 41 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 128,180 | 180 | 20,000 | 108,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 99,745 | 99,250 | 400 | 95 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 30,720 | 30,400 | 260 | 60 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 19,850 | 200 | 1,650 | 18,000 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,848 | 9,507 | 340 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 8,302 | 8,301 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,540 | 7,350 | 190 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,685 | 785 | — | 1,900 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 499 | 61 | 28 | 410 | — | |
| Formic acid | 160 | — | 160 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 131 | 120 | — | 11 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 144,044 | 100,000 | 44,000 | 44 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 112,170 | 170 | 18,000 | 94,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 90,670 | 90,250 | 350 | 70 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 27,910 | 27,600 | 230 | 80 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,108 | 8,807 | 300 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,881 | 6,710 | 170 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,140 | 740 | — | 1,400 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 441 | 56 | 25 | 360 | — | |
| Formic acid | 140 | — | 140 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 120 | 110 | — | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 154,000 | 107,000 | 47,000 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 102,170 | 170 | 19,000 | 83,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 30,455 | 30,000 | 240 | 215 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 152,030 | 106,000 | 46,000 | 30 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 115,180 | 180 | 19,000 | 96,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 96,730 | 96,250 | 380 | 100 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 30,210 | 29,900 | 240 | 70 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,628 | 9,307 | 320 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 8,102 | 8,101 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,520 | 7,320 | 200 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,100 | 800 | — | 1,300 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 440 | 60 | 30 | 350 | — | |
| Formic acid | 150 | — | 150 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 130 | 120 | — | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 159,025 | 109,000 | 50,000 | 25 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 127,185 | 185 | 20,000 | 107,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 97,650 | 97,250 | 350 | 50 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 30,510 | 30,200 | 250 | 60 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 20,840 | 220 | 1,620 | 19,000 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,858 | 9,507 | 350 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 8,302 | 8,301 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,540 | 7,340 | 200 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,530 | 830 | — | 1,700 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 440 | 60 | 30 | 350 | — | |
| Formic acid | 160 | — | 160 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 132 | 120 | — | 12 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 163,050 | 112,000 | 51,000 | 50 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 120,180 | 180 | 20,000 | 100,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 97,890 | 97,250 | 490 | 150 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 30,940 | 30,600 | 260 | 80 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 20,900 | 200 | 1,700 | 19,000 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,859 | 9,508 | 350 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 8,302 | 8,301 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,561 | 7,360 | 200 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,900 | 800 | — | 1,100 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 390 | 60 | 30 | 300 | — | |
| Formic acid | 170 | — | 170 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 132 | 120 | — | 12 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 157,064 | 109,000 | 48,000 | 64 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 126,185 | 185 | 19,000 | 107,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 96,890 | 96,250 | 490 | 150 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 30,450 | 30,100 | 250 | 100 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 21,816 | 216 | 1,600 | 20,000 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,839 | 9,507 | 330 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 8,302 | 8,301 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,521 | 7,340 | 180 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,830 | 840 | — | 990 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 367 | 60 | 27 | 280 | — | |
| Formic acid | 160 | — | 160 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 131 | 119 | — | 12 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ 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 dioxide | — | — | — | 223,064 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 669 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 2,098,614 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | 6,455 | 8,104 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 20,976 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 225,478 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | 1,471,253 | 264,577 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | 13,143 | 7,629 |
| Methanol | — | — | 1,280,927 | 5,890,327 |
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 | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | May 23, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Sep 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Oct 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Jan 1, 2016 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,4,6-Trichlorocatechol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,688.20 kg/d | 3,173.46 | +174% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| 3,4,6-Trichlorocatechol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17,017.28 kg/d | 13,515.58 | +26% | Mar 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1988-0041
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1990-0129
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1992-0156
$0
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MI-N00000197 · Nov 14, 1990
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