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TONAWANDA COKE CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 12,848 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 $19,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
3875 RIVER RD.
TONAWANDA, NY 14150
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- ERIE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331111
- Total Penalties
- $19,000 · last Sep 24, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000326772
How This Compares
#83
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#3,560
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
4
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 (2015–2016)
-17% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15,470 | — |
| 2016 | 12,848 | -17% |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 106 | |
| Benzene | 4,010 | 4,010 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 3,533 | 3,533 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,999 | 1,999 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,339 | 1,339 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 518 | 518 | — | — | 470 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 511 | 511 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 468 | 468 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 224 | 224 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 199 | 199 | — | — | 2,847 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 27 | 27 | — | — | 562 | |
| Phenanthrene | 17 | 17 | — | — | 1,908 | |
| Mercury | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 32 | |
| Benzene | 4,555 | 4,555 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 4,215 | 4,215 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,565 | 2,565 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,554 | 1,554 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 635 | 635 | — | — | 235 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 569 | 569 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 530 | 530 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 260 | 260 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 248 | 248 | — | — | 855 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 164 | 164 | — | — | 13 | |
| Phenanthrene | 109 | 109 | — | — | 573 | |
| Anthracene | 29 | 29 | — | — | 169 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 12 | 12 | — | — | 12 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 2 | 2 | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | — | — | — | 1,267,871 |
| Propylene | — | — | — | 89,890 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 792 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 72,905 |
| Anthracene | — | — | — | 562 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 195,130 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 106 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 1,203 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 2,857 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 29,403 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 1,881 |
| Phenanthrene | — | — | — | 1,908 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 2,847 |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Anthracene | — | — | — | 562 |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 106 |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 435 |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Phenanthrene | — | — | — | 1,908 |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | TONAWANDA (T) SD#2 WWTP, TONAWANDA |
| Phenanthrene | — | TONAWANDA (T) SD#2 WWTP, TONAWANDA |
| Lead compounds | — | TONAWANDA (T) SD#2 WWTP, TONAWANDA |
| Benzene | — | TONAWANDA (T) SD#2 WWTP, TONAWANDA |
| Naphthalene | 35 | TONAWANDA (T) SD#2 WWTP, TONAWANDA |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | TONAWANDA (T) SD#2 WWTP, TONAWANDA |
| Toluene | — | TONAWANDA (T) SD#2 WWTP, TONAWANDA |
| Mercury | — | TONAWANDA (T) SD#2 WWTP, TONAWANDA |
| Ethylene | — | TONAWANDA (T) SD#2 WWTP, TONAWANDA |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | TONAWANDA (T) SD#2 WWTP, TONAWANDA |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | TONAWANDA (T) SD#2 WWTP, TONAWANDA |
| Ammonia | — | TONAWANDA (T) SD#2 WWTP, TONAWANDA |
| Anthracene | — | TONAWANDA (T) SD#2 WWTP, TONAWANDA |
| Propylene | — | TONAWANDA (T) SD#2 WWTP, TONAWANDA |
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 | Nov 22, 2023 | Sep 16, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 22, 2023 | Sep 16, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 22, 2023 | Sep 16, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 19, 2018 | Jan 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 2018 | Jan 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jun 19, 2018 | Jan 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 19, 2018 | Jan 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jun 19, 2018 | Jan 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 19, 2018 | Jan 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 8, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 8, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 25, 2015 | Dec 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 25, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 25, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 25, 2015 | Dec 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 16, 2014 | Oct 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 16, 2014 | Oct 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 16, 2014 | Oct 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 28, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 28, 2010 | Oct 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2010 | Oct 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 17, 2009 | Mar 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jun 17, 2009 | Mar 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | May 20, 2009 | Jan 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 28, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 28, 2009 | Apr 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2009 | Apr 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2009 | Apr 30, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2009 | Apr 30, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2008 | Apr 30, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2008 | Apr 30, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2007 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 6, 2007 | Jul 31, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 6, 2007 | Jul 31, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2007 | Apr 30, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2007 | Apr 30, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2006 | — | 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.
Judicial
· Case 02-2019-0002 · Dec 15, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2019-2006 · Jun 11, 2019
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-R920151215132 · Aug 30, 2016
$42,500
Judicial
· Case 02-2011-0012 · Oct 28, 2015
$2,750,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-R92014120396 · Jun 12, 2015
$45,550
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2015-1201 · Apr 15, 2015
$50,812
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2014-1012 · Sep 30, 2014
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD088413877-001 · Jun 26, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2012-7104 · Mar 26, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2012-3014 · Dec 27, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2011-1013 · Jul 19, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2011-7102 · Mar 10, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2011-3013 · Jan 20, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2010-3040 · Aug 6, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2010-7104 · Aug 3, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2010-1005 · Apr 28, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2010-1002 · Feb 4, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2010-1001 · Jan 7, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2010-3012 · Dec 17, 2009
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1998-0149 · Dec 21, 1998
$40,000
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