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DUNKIRK SPECIALTY STEEL LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,699 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
-
830 BRIGHAM ROAD
DUNKIRK, NY 14048
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- CHAUTAUQUA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331221
- Inspections
- 3 · last Apr 23, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 19, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110016752272
How This Compares
#173
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#6,426
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.
0
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)
-84% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,787 | — |
| 2016 | 1,757 | -2% |
| 2017 | 1,699 | -3% |
| 2018 | 1,589 | -6% |
| 2019 | 1,024 | -36% |
| 2020 | 1,249 | +22% |
| 2021 | 203 | -84% |
| 2022 | 253 | +25% |
| 2023 | 356 | +41% |
| 2024 | 285 | -20% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,892 | |
| Nitric acid | 126 | 126 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 96 | 96 | — | — | 2,652 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 40 | 40 | — | — | 4,465 | |
| Manganese | 16 | 16 | — | — | 2,464 | |
| Copper | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1,168 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 2,351 | |
| Nitric acid | 204 | 204 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 92 | 92 | — | — | 3,455 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 38 | 38 | — | — | 5,875 | |
| Manganese | 15 | 15 | — | — | 3,204 | |
| Copper | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1,475 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,185 | |
| Nitric acid | 126 | 126 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 77 | 77 | — | — | 1,366 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 32 | 32 | — | — | 2,208 | |
| Manganese | 13 | 13 | — | — | 1,278 | |
| Copper | 6 | 6 | — | — | 677 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 2,816 | |
| Nitric acid | 126 | 126 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 47 | 47 | — | — | 2,186 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 19 | 19 | — | — | 3,648 | |
| Manganese | 8 | 8 | — | — | 2,034 | |
| Copper | 3 | 3 | — | — | 990 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 3,404 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,068 | 1,068 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 108 | 108 | — | — | 13,631 | |
| Manganese | 42 | 42 | — | — | 1,406 | |
| Nickel | 21 | 21 | — | — | 6,858 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 10 | 10 | — | — | 911 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 1,024 | 1,024 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 4,288 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,349 | 1,349 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 143 | 143 | — | — | 30,763 | |
| Manganese | 56 | 56 | — | — | 2,887 | |
| Nickel | 28 | 28 | — | — | 15,318 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 13 | 13 | — | — | 1,757 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 11,103 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,480 | 1,480 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 130 | 130 | — | — | 61,266 | |
| Manganese | 51 | 51 | — | — | 5,523 | |
| Nickel | 26 | 26 | — | — | 30,381 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 12 | 12 | — | — | 3,263 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 8,947 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,570 | 1,570 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 111 | 111 | — | — | 156,144 | |
| Manganese | 44 | 44 | — | — | 13,722 | |
| Nickel | 22 | 22 | — | — | 77,235 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7,948 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 12,225 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,570 | 1,570 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 129 | 129 | — | — | 165,292 | |
| Manganese | 51 | 51 | — | — | 14,513 | |
| Nickel | 25 | 25 | — | — | 81,752 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 12 | 12 | — | — | 8,400 |
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) | — | — | — | 1,892 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MODERN DISPOSAL SERVICES INC GENERATOR
MODEL CITY, NY
|
Chromium | 4,215 | — | — | — |
|
MODERN DISPOSAL SERVICES INC GENERATOR
MODEL CITY, NY
|
Copper | 918 | — | — | — |
|
MODERN DISPOSAL SERVICES INC GENERATOR
MODEL CITY, NY
|
Manganese | 2,214 | — | — | — |
|
MODERN DISPOSAL SERVICES INC GENERATOR
MODEL CITY, NY
|
Nickel | 2,402 | — | — | — |
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.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 250 | DUNKIRK WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, DUNKIRK |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,892 | DUNKIRK WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, DUNKIRK |
| Copper | 250 | DUNKIRK WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, DUNKIRK |
| Manganese | 250 | DUNKIRK WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, DUNKIRK |
| Chromium | 250 | DUNKIRK WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, DUNKIRK |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 29, 2021 | Dec 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2020 | Mar 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2020 | Mar 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2019 | Feb 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2019 | Feb 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 8, 2018 | Apr 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 8, 2018 | Apr 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 18, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Pretreatment - IU Violation of Pretreatment Standards | Aug 16, 2016 | Feb 7, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water MS4 - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Aug 16, 2016 | Feb 7, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water MS4 - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Aug 16, 2016 | Feb 7, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 29, 2016 | Apr 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 29, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 29, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 29, 2016 | Apr 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2015 | Nov 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 30, 2015 | Nov 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 28, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 28, 2015 | Sep 3, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 28, 2015 | Sep 3, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 28, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2015 | Mar 17, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2015 | Mar 17, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 28, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2014 | Apr 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 28, 2014 | Apr 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 28, 2013 | Jan 6, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 28, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 28, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 28, 2013 | Jan 6, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 26, 2013 | Oct 16, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 26, 2013 | Oct 16, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 28, 2013 | Sep 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 28, 2013 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +92% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.63 mg/L | 0.75 | +117% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.83 mg/L | 0.75 | +10% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.97 mg/L | 0.75 | +30% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.18 mg/L | 0.11 | +64% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.13 mg/L | 0.75 | +184% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.49 mg/L | 0.11 | +346% | Dec 2018 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYR000105718-001 · Apr 19, 2019
$20,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601685917 · Jul 6, 2017
$12,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601148593 · May 16, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2017-3032 · Feb 7, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYR000105718-002 · Feb 5, 2007
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