Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
US DOE, OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY
Quick Summary
- •Released 39,190 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.
- Address
-
1 BETHEL VALLEY RD
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830
View on map ↗ - County
- ROANE County
- Industry
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 541715
- Inspections
- 17 · last Dec 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 25, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110002040201
How This Compares
#79
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#2
of 26 TRI reporters in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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
1
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)
+15% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 64,536 | — |
| 2016 | 45,106 | -30% |
| 2017 | 39,190 | -13% |
| 2018 | 81,712 | +109% |
| 2019 | 62,441 | -24% |
| 2020 | 30,028 | -52% |
| 2021 | 66,840 | +123% |
| 2022 | 64,414 | -4% |
| 2023 | 80,857 | +26% |
| 2024 | 73,940 | -9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 73,940 | — | 73,940 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 80,857 | — | 80,857 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 64,414 | — | 64,414 | — | 46 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 66,840 | — | 66,840 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 29,920 | — | 29,920 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 108 | 108 | — | — | 242 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 62,441 | — | 62,441 | — | 1 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 81,596 | — | 81,596 | — | 7 | |
| Nitric acid | 116 | 116 | — | — | 207 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 38,892 | — | 38,892 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 298 | 298 | — | — | 307 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 44,929 | — | 44,929 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 177 | 177 | — | — | 99 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 64,177 | — | 64,177 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 359 | 359 | — | — | 376 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 2,090 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 106 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 201 |
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 10, 2021 | Mar 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 11, 2020 | Mar 12, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Feb 11, 2019 | Feb 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 11, 2019 | Feb 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 13, 2014 | Jul 17, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 31, 2012 | Dec 26, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 31, 2012 | Dec 26, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 16, 2011 | Mar 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 16, 2011 | Mar 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 16, 2011 | Mar 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 16, 2011 | Mar 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 16, 2011 | Mar 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 12, 2011 | Mar 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 12, 2011 | Mar 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 12, 2011 | Mar 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 2011 | Mar 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 2011 | Mar 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 2006 | May 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | May 15, 2006 | Oct 10, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 15, 2006 | May 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | May 15, 2006 | Oct 10, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 2, 2005 | Jul 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 18, 2004 | Jul 29, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 24, 2003 | Mar 29, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 24, 2003 | Nov 24, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 24, 2003 | Nov 24, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 24, 2003 | Nov 24, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 6, 2003 | Aug 5, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 6, 2003 | Nov 24, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 29, 2000 | Aug 29, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 29, 2000 | Aug 29, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 29, 2000 | Aug 29, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 29, 2000 | Aug 29, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 12, 1989 | Jun 5, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 12, 1988 | Nov 29, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 12, 1988 | Nov 29, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 12, 1988 | Sep 12, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 12, 1988 | Jan 19, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 12, 1988 | Nov 29, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 23, 1988 | Sep 12, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 23, 1988 | Sep 12, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 9, 1987 | Aug 14, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 9, 1987 | Aug 14, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jun 16, 1986 | Jun 16, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 3, 1985 | Apr 3, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 3, 1985 | Sep 3, 1985 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 941.00 | +157% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.60 % | 44.30 | +96% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 941.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Chrpimephales | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.90 % | 44.30 | +21% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +16% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.48 kg/d | 39.18 | +39% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,000.00 MPN/100mL | 941.00 | +325% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.28 mg/L | 3.75 | +147% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.79 mg/L | 2.50 | +12% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,000.00 MPN/100mL | 941.00 | +6% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.40 kg/d | 4.26 | +74% | May 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.00 mg/L | 3.75 | +33% | May 2017 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,400.00 MPN/100mL | 941.00 | +155% | May 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.08 kg/d | 8.72 | +4% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.93 kg/d | 13.08 | +75% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.85 kg/d | 8.98 | +21% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.07 mg/L | 2.50 | +63% | May 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.95 mg/L | 3.75 | +59% | May 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN1890090003-001 · Apr 11, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN1890090003-120 · Jun 18, 2004
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN1890090003-210 · Nov 10, 2003
$10,800
SHOW CAUSE MEETING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN1890090003-127 · Oct 1, 2003
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN1890090003-126 · Aug 8, 2001
ENF. ACTION REQUEST
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN1890090003-125 · Jan 18, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-1999-0470 · Sep 29, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN1890090003-008 · Jun 5, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN1890090003-005 · Dec 5, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN1890090003-025 · Sep 27, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN1890090003-027 · Jun 1, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN1890090003-039 · Jun 29, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TN1890090003-037 · Jun 10, 1987
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