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Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
RAYONIER PERFORMANCE FIBERS LLC, FERNANDINA MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 426,901 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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10 GUM STREET
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034
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- NASSAU County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322110
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jul 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 9, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110027966814
How This Compares
#21
of 622 TRI reporters in FL
#428
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 (2015–2024)
-29% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 489,105 | — |
| 2016 | 430,731 | -12% |
| 2017 | 426,901 | -1% |
| 2018 | 405,857 | -5% |
| 2019 | 371,574 | -8% |
| 2020 | 358,503 | -4% |
| 2021 | 381,949 | +7% |
| 2022 | 345,132 | -10% |
| 2023 | 307,325 | -11% |
| 2024 | 349,547 | +14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 235,680 | 231,685 | — | 3,995 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 39,171 | 30,661 | 8,419 | 91 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 37,727 | 6,470 | 31,063 | 195 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 13,698 | 6,188 | 2,544 | 4,966 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,841 | 2,856 | 5,923 | 62 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 7,640 | 7,640 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,489 | 264 | 4,097 | 129 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,323 | 181 | 1,125 | 16 | — | |
| Chlorine | 419 | 419 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 313 | 59 | 56 | 198 | — | |
| Formic acid | 148 | 10 | 137 | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 53 | 0 | 6 | 46 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 45 | 21 | 24 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 194,922 | 191,368 | — | 3,555 | — | |
| Ammonia | 44,503 | 6,884 | 37,475 | 145 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 34,599 | 26,817 | 7,701 | 81 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 12,361 | 6,378 | 1,565 | 4,418 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,982 | 2,509 | 5,418 | 55 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,748 | 6,748 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,087 | 225 | 3,747 | 115 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,214 | 171 | 1,030 | 14 | — | |
| Chlorine | 353 | 353 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 328 | 53 | 99 | 176 | — | |
| Formic acid | 136 | 10 | 125 | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 47 | 0 | 6 | 41 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 42 | 20 | 22 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 228,056 | 225,184 | — | 2,872 | — | |
| Ammonia | 40,297 | 7,070 | 33,086 | 140 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 37,035 | 29,138 | 7,832 | 66 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 17,213 | 12,052 | 1,592 | 3,570 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,394 | 2,839 | 5,510 | 44 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 7,819 | 7,819 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,164 | 261 | 3,811 | 93 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,249 | 190 | 1,047 | 12 | — | |
| Chlorine | 409 | 409 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 301 | 59 | 101 | 142 | — | |
| Formic acid | 138 | 10 | 128 | 1 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 49 | 26 | 22 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 251,013 | 247,986 | — | 3,027 | — | |
| Ammonia | 44,093 | 7,050 | 36,895 | 148 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 39,285 | 31,099 | 8,118 | 69 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 23,699 | 18,287 | 1,649 | 3,762 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,813 | 3,056 | 5,710 | 47 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 8,413 | 8,413 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,338 | 291 | 3,950 | 98 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,314 | 217 | 1,085 | 12 | — | |
| Chlorine | 451 | 451 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 320 | 65 | 104 | 150 | — | |
| Formic acid | 143 | 10 | 132 | 1 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 57 | 34 | 23 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 233,847 | 231,394 | — | 2,454 | — | |
| Ammonia | 42,802 | 5,817 | 36,865 | 120 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 37,949 | 29,783 | 8,110 | 56 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 21,222 | 16,524 | 1,648 | 3,050 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,158 | 2,414 | 5,706 | 38 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 7,939 | 7,939 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,330 | 305 | 3,947 | 79 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,308 | 213 | 1,084 | 10 | — | |
| Chlorine | 452 | 452 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 292 | 67 | 104 | 122 | — | |
| Formic acid | 143 | 10 | 132 | 1 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 56 | 32 | 23 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 239,858 | 237,659 | — | 2,198 | — | |
| Ammonia | 44,225 | 4,666 | 39,475 | 83 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 39,869 | 31,144 | 8,684 | 40 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 25,108 | 21,155 | 1,765 | 2,189 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,446 | 2,309 | 6,110 | 27 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 7,136 | 7,136 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,607 | 324 | 4,226 | 57 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,385 | 217 | 1,161 | 7 | — | |
| Chlorine | 455 | 455 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 267 | 68 | 111 | 87 | — | |
| Formic acid | 152 | 10 | 141 | 0 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 62 | 37 | 25 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 239,541 | 235,705 | — | 3,836 | — | |
| Ammonia | 45,613 | 3,469 | 42,046 | 98 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 40,117 | 30,820 | 9,250 | 47 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 33,404 | 28,939 | 1,880 | 2,585 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 25,228 | — | 25,228 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,455 | 918 | 6,504 | 32 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,977 | 6,977 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,906 | 339 | 4,501 | 66 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,485 | 236 | 1,237 | 12 | — | |
| Chlorine | 586 | 586 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 313 | 72 | 119 | 122 | — | |
| Formic acid | 158 | 10 | 148 | 0 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 69 | 45 | 24 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 232,794 | 227,547 | — | 5,247 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 52,440 | 22,151 | 1,947 | 28,342 | — | |
| Ammonia | 51,615 | 2,957 | 48,524 | 134 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 43,572 | 33,927 | 9,580 | 65 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 26,129 | — | 26,129 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,746 | 6,746 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 6,204 | 727 | 5,434 | 43 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 4,862 | 103 | 4,662 | 97 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,336 | 38 | 1,281 | 17 | — | |
| Chlorine | 553 | 553 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 446 | 156 | 123 | 167 | — | |
| Formic acid | 142 | 10 | 132 | 1 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 46 | 15 | 31 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 243,796 | 239,822 | — | 3,974 | — | |
| Ammonia | 50,640 | 4,289 | 46,256 | 95 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 44,091 | 20,841 | 1,787 | 21,463 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 41,245 | 36,799 | 4,397 | 49 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroform | 30,795 | 30,675 | 118 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 7,740 | 7,740 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,590 | 693 | 4,865 | 32 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 4,460 | 111 | 4,280 | 69 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,227 | 38 | 1,176 | 13 | — | |
| Chlorine | 535 | 535 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 388 | 149 | 113 | 126 | — | |
| Formic acid | 174 | 10 | 164 | 0 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 43 | 15 | 29 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 275,495 | 271,897 | — | 3,598 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 60,023 | 38,759 | 1,830 | 19,434 | — | |
| Ammonia | 53,890 | 4,094 | 49,704 | 92 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 42,883 | 38,335 | 4,503 | 45 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroform | 35,184 | 35,069 | 113 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 8,027 | 8,027 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 6,541 | 781 | 5,727 | 33 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 4,572 | 120 | 4,382 | 70 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,259 | 43 | 1,204 | 12 | — | |
| Chlorine | 606 | 606 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 391 | 160 | 116 | 115 | — | |
| Formic acid | 181 | 10 | 171 | 0 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 46 | 17 | 29 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 45,684 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 132,247 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 676,199 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 68,113 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 136 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 77,417 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 3,247,775 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 1,357,087 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | May 24, 2022 | May 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Aug 11, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Dec 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 6, 2007 | Jun 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 4, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 4, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 4, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 4, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 4, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 4, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 4, 1998 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 20, 1993 | Nov 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 20, 1993 | Nov 15, 1993 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific conductance | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49,000.00 umho/cm | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Specific conductance | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50,000.00 umho/cm | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Specific conductance | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39,000.00 umho/cm | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Specific conductance | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44,000.00 umho/cm | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +4% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Specific conductance | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42,000.00 umho/cm | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +4% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Specific conductance | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47,000.00 umho/cm | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +239% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.05 | +124% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.05 | +21% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +4% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +4% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +13% | Feb 2015 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case FL-N00000548
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2016-4764 · Dec 1, 2015
INFORMAL VERBAL ENFORCEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FLD004056255-105 · Jun 6, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2001-1784 · Sep 25, 2001
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case FL-N00000035 · Apr 11, 2000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case FL-N00000158 · Dec 31, 1998
$11,800
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case FL-N00000115 · Feb 4, 1998
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case FL-N00000159 · Apr 14, 1997
$32,600
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case FL-N00000135 · Jul 10, 1996
$13,000
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 04-1995-N009 · Aug 14, 1995
$1,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 04-1995-N010 · May 2, 1995
DEP SHORT FORM CONSENT ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FLD004056255-312 · Jan 26, 1994
$23,200
DEP MEETING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FLD004056255-115 · Nov 15, 1993
DEP WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FLD004056255-125 · Oct 20, 1993
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 04-1992-N026 · Nov 25, 1992
$15,000
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case 04-1989-N017 · Jan 12, 1989
Judicial
· Case 04-1986-0068 · Jan 12, 1989
$10,000
Judicial
· Case 04-1977-0005 · Dec 7, 1978
$10,680
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