PHILADELPHIA NAVAL SHIPYARD
Quick Summary
- •Released 23,631 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
-
S BROAD ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19112
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- PHILADELPHIA County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 2 · last Nov 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110017421654
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23,096 | — |
| 2016 | 19,847 | -14% |
| 2017 | 23,631 | +19% |
| 2018 | 17,179 | -27% |
| 2019 | 8,400 | -51% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100% |
| 2021 | 46 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | -100% |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
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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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FEDERAL METAL CO THE
BEDFORD, OH
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Copper | — | 247,570 | — | — |
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FEDERAL METAL CO THE
BEDFORD, OH
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Nickel | — | 14,572 | — | — |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 5, 2013 | Apr 26, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 6, 2012 | Sep 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 6, 2012 | Sep 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 6, 2012 | Sep 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 15, 2011 | Feb 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 23, 2004 | Jun 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 24, 1996 | Jan 1, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 26, 1995 | Jan 9, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 26, 1995 | Jan 9, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 26, 1995 | Jan 9, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 29, 1993 | Jan 12, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 21, 1989 | May 16, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 20, 1988 | May 16, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 7, 1988 | Jul 20, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 25, 1988 | May 16, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 19, 1988 | May 16, 1990 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp. diff. between samp. & upstrm deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.92 deg F | 3.00 | +31% | Jul 2021 | 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.