Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
OTSEGO PAPER INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 7 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
-
320 N. FARMER ST.
OTSEGO, MI 49078
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- ALLEGAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 6 · last Apr 23, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 10, 1998
- Registry ID
- 110000409291
How This Compares
#564
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#12,668
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
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
+833916% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | — |
| 2016 | 7 | +5% |
| 2017 | 7 | +10% |
| 2018 | 815 | +10972% |
| 2019 | 829 | +2% |
| 2020 | 1,195 | +44% |
| 2021 | 1,277 | +7% |
| 2022 | 1,237 | -3% |
| 2023 | 30,056 | +2331% |
| 2024 | 53,294 | +77% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 52,112 | — | 52,112 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,175 | — | 1,175 | — | 17 | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 28,875 | — | 28,875 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,175 | — | 1,175 | — | 13 | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,230 | — | 1,230 | — | 12 | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 1 | 6 | — | 17 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,271 | — | 1,271 | — | 18 | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 1 | 6 | — | 27 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,189 | — | 1,189 | — | 23 | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 34 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 822 | 1 | 821 | — | 36 | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 1 | 6 | — | 52 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 808 | — | 808 | — | 41 | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 1 | 6 | — | 103 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 7 | 1 | 6 | — | 88 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 7 | 1 | 6 | — | 45 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 38 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INC
THREE RIVERS, MI
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INC
THREE RIVERS, MI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 17 | — | — | — |
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 | FRV | Sep 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 13, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Oct 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Mar 8, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 9, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2017 | — | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604638158 · Nov 3, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604014919 · May 13, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602036620 · Oct 9, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID006012405-001 · Aug 9, 1994
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case MI-N00000040 · Nov 17, 1986
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