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CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - HMTC
Quick Summary
- •Released 5 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1164 23RD STREET SOUTHEAST
HICKORY, NC 28602
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- CATAWBA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335921
- Inspections
- 3 · last Feb 12, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000350637
How This Compares
#506
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#12,921
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13 | — |
| 2016 | 5 | -57% |
| 2017 | 5 | -4% |
| 2018 | 1 | -88% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 1,213 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 15,497 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 13,039 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 11,700 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 23,066 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 2,462 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 21,104 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 12,260 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 14,029 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 3,293 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 19,675 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 2,671 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 10,420 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 11,445 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 2,307 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 23,480 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 26,462 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 4,669 | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 910 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 11,906 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 13,456 | |
| Copper | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 38,999 | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1,563 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 19,053 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 8,550 | |
| Antimony | — | — | — | — | 6,497 | |
| Copper | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 28,745 | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1,125 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony | — | — | — | — | 7,701 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 20,083 | |
| Zinc compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 21,961 | |
| Copper | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 34,779 | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1,322 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 385 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 13,146 | — | — |
| Antimony compounds | — | 12,255 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DIMEX CORPORATION
MARIETTA, OH
|
Antimony compounds | — | 12,255 | — | — |
|
CATAWBA COUNTY LANDFILL
NEWTON, NC
|
Antimony compounds | 784 | — | — | — |
|
CATAWBA COUNTY LANDFILL
NEWTON, NC
|
Zinc compounds | 2,351 | — | — | — |
|
ICE RECYCLING LLC
LAKE CITY, SC
|
Zinc compounds | — | 59 | — | — |
|
DIMEX CORPORATION
MARIETTA, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 13,086 | — | — |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES LLC
DURHAM, NC
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
CATAWBA COUNTY LANDFILL
NEWTON, NC
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 828 | — | — | — |
|
DIMEX CORPORATION
MARIETTA, OH
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 354 | — | — |
|
ICE RECYCLING LLC
LAKE CITY, SC
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 31 | — | — |
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.
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 | May 15, 2003 | Jun 16, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 4, 1993 | Apr 6, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 12, 1992 | Mar 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 10, 1987 | Sep 10, 1987 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2006-9128 · Apr 21, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD981922602-010 · May 15, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD981922602-005 · Mar 4, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD981922602-004 · Feb 12, 1992
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