Non-Compliance
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NORTHSHORE MINING COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $17,500 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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10 OUTER DRIVE
SILVER BAY, MN 55614
View on map ↗ - County
- LAKE County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212210
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jul 31, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $17,500 · last Sep 10, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000910453
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
11
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Jul 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 25, 2018 | Jun 25, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Oct 4, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 13, 2011 | Aug 16, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 10, 2008 | Jan 30, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 10, 2008 | Jan 30, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2007 | Feb 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2006 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 22, 2005 | Aug 8, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 9, 2004 | Jul 13, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 9, 2004 | Jul 13, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 9, 2004 | Jul 13, 2004 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 16, 2004 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 27, 2002 | Feb 27, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 25, 1995 | Sep 26, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 25, 1995 | Jan 8, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 1993 | Dec 3, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 25, 1993 | Dec 3, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 25, 1993 | Dec 3, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 21, 1992 | Jun 15, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 21, 1992 | Apr 28, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 25, 1988 | Aug 28, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 2, 1987 | Aug 28, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 20, 1987 | Aug 28, 1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos, total amphibole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,800,000.00 Fib/L | 6,800,000.00 | +15% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Asbestos, total amphibole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,200,000.00 Fib/L | 6,800,000.00 | +6% | May 2017 | Open |
| Asbestos, total amphibole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13,000,000.00 Fib/L | 6,800,000.00 | +91% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.90 mg/L | 4.80 | +2% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.90 mg/L | 4.80 | +2% | May 2015 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.95 mg/L | 4.80 | +3% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.50 mg/L | 4.80 | +15% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.35 mg/L | 4.80 | +11% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.25 mg/L | 4.80 | +9% | Jan 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 MN-N00001165
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-N00000904
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2024-9914 · Sep 10, 2024
$8,750
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006449649-002 · Sep 10, 2024
$8,750
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-APO02282021 · Feb 25, 2021
$9,388
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601331657 · Jan 10, 2018
$5,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-NOV11222016 · Nov 22, 2016
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-SC03042015 · Mar 4, 2015
EXECUTED STIPULATION AGREEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006449649-011 · Oct 29, 2012
$121,487
Notice of Violation (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006449649-010 · Jan 3, 2012
Notice of Violation (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006449649-009 · Jul 24, 2009
TEN DAY LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006449649-008 · Jan 8, 2009
Notice of Violation (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006449649-007 · Oct 26, 2005
Notice of Violation (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006449649-006 · Oct 6, 2005
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006449649-005 · Jun 10, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2004-4103 · Feb 6, 2004
$37,175
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006449649-001 · Feb 6, 2004
$37,175
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-N00000926 · Oct 28, 2002
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-N00000814 · Dec 11, 2001
FORGIVEABLE ADMN PENALTY ORDER(APO)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006449649-004 · Dec 6, 1995
$1,375
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