Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PENN STATE SPECIAL METALS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 102 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 $5,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
7544 RT 18 N
KOPPEL, PA 16136
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- BEAVER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331210
- Inspections
- 4 · last Feb 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $5,000 · last Nov 10, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110030461612
How This Compares
#525
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#9,784
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.
2
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)
-99% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,252 | — |
| 2016 | 20 | -100% |
| 2017 | 102 | +414% |
| 2018 | 184 | +81% |
| 2019 | 85 | -54% |
| 2020 | 2 | -98% |
| 2021 | 97 | +4750% |
| 2022 | 82 | -15% |
| 2023 | 77 | -6% |
| 2024 | 57 | -26% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 53 | 53 | — | — | 1,062 | |
| Chromium | 1 | — | 1 | — | 57,292 | |
| Cobalt | 1 | — | 1 | — | 838 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 41,433 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4,404 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 52 | 52 | — | — | 3,397 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 22 | 22 | — | — | 1,415 | |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 37,435 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 1 | — | 1 | — | 47,529 | |
| Manganese | 1 | — | 1 | — | 9,183 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 4,388 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 576 | |
| Nitric acid | 55 | 55 | — | — | 1,344 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 23 | 23 | — | — | 561 | |
| Nickel | 2 | — | 2 | — | 37,483 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 2 | — | 2 | — | 52,069 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 4,611 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 799 | |
| Nitric acid | 67 | 67 | — | — | 2,130 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 28 | 28 | — | — | 888 | |
| Chromium | 1 | — | 1 | — | 63,755 | |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 47,653 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 82 | 82 | — | — | 8,836 | |
| Chromium | 2 | — | 2 | — | 56,765 | |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 41,859 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 7,951 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 91 | 91 | — | — | 916 | |
| Nitric acid | 91 | 91 | — | — | 3,404 | |
| Chromium | 1 | — | 1 | — | 75,316 | |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 63,825 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 86 | 86 | — | — | 1,181 | |
| Chromium | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | 89,342 | |
| Nickel | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | 70,173 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 9,259 |
2016
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 3,008 | 3,008 | — | — | 4,833 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,221 | 1,221 | — | — | 1,115 | |
| Chromium | 11 | 10 | 1 | — | 1,649 | |
| Nickel | 9 | 8 | 1 | — | 2,481 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 252 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | 3,644 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 54,348 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 13,310 |
| Nickel | — | 37,710 | — | — |
| Cobalt | — | 645 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CINTAS UNIFORM CO
SOLON, OH
|
Chromium | 64 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENV SOLUTIONS 101 RIVERPARK DR
NEW CASTLE, PA
|
Chromium | 95 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Chromium | 2,771 | — | — | — |
|
FERROUS PROCESSING & TRADING CO
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Chromium | — | 54,348 | — | — |
|
ROSS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Chromium | 1 | — | — | — |
|
THE PENNOHIO CORPORATION
ASHTABULA, OH
|
Chromium | 13 | — | — | — |
|
FERROUS PROCESSING & TRADING CO
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Cobalt | — | 645 | — | — |
|
CINTAS UNIFORM CO
SOLON, OH
|
Cobalt | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Cobalt | 88 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Cobalt | 1 | — | — | — |
|
THE PENNOHIO CORPORATION
ASHTABULA, OH
|
Cobalt | 7 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENV SOLUTIONS 101 RIVERPARK DR
NEW CASTLE, PA
|
Cobalt | 95 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Manganese | — | — | — | — |
|
CINTAS UNIFORM CO
SOLON, OH
|
Manganese | 7 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENV SOLUTIONS 101 RIVERPARK DR
NEW CASTLE, PA
|
Manganese | 404 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Manganese | 297 | — | — | — |
|
FERROUS PROCESSING & TRADING CO
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Manganese | — | 3,644 | — | — |
|
THE PENNOHIO CORPORATION
ASHTABULA, OH
|
Manganese | 52 | — | — | — |
|
CINTAS UNIFORM CO
SOLON, OH
|
Nickel | 91 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENV SOLUTIONS 101 RIVERPARK DR
NEW CASTLE, PA
|
Nickel | 135 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Nickel | 3,487 | — | — | — |
|
FERROUS PROCESSING & TRADING CO
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Nickel | — | 37,710 | — | — |
|
ROSS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Nickel | 1 | — | — | — |
|
THE PENNOHIO CORPORATION
ASHTABULA, OH
|
Nickel | 9 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 990 |
|
ROSS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Nitric acid | 72 | — | — | — |
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 | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 5, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 19, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Dec 2, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Mar 11, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 23, 2017 | Jun 28, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 23, 2017 | Jun 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 23, 2017 | Jun 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 23, 2017 | Jun 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 15, 1998 | May 28, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 18, 1997 | Apr 15, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 30, 1994 | Jan 17, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 30, 1994 | Jan 17, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 7, 1994 | Sep 7, 1994 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.92 mg/L | 5.00 | +18% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.20 mg/L | 5.00 | +4% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 mg/L | 0.30 | +23% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.10 | +10% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.30 mg/L | 5.00 | +66% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.70 mg/L | 5.00 | +14% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.48 kg/d | 1.10 | +34% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 kg/d | 0.37 | +36% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.50 mg/L | 26.40 | +4% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.10 | +100% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 mg/L | 0.10 | +300% | Aug 2016 | Resolved |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 mg/L | 0.30 | +200% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 mg/L | 0.30 | +367% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 mg/L | 0.30 | +33% | May 2016 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.10 | +100% | May 2016 | Resolved |
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 PA-0003239_11102023 · Nov 10, 2023
$5,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD987320900-000 · Aug 25, 1997
$7,500
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