Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PALMER INTL INC
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $143,328 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
2036 LUCON RD.
SKIPPACK, PA 19474
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- MONTGOMERY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 13 · last Sep 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $143,328 · last Feb 5, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000338000
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | 1,271 | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 4,668 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | 1,164 | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 4,419 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 6,371 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | 757 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 9,366 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | 2,362 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | 1,750 | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 6,824 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | 2,107 | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 7,521 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 7,200 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | 2,327 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | 866 | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 4,098 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 3,155 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | 1,271 |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | 4,668 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ELDREDGE INC
WEST CHESTER, PA
|
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | 1,271 |
|
ELDREDGE INC
WEST CHESTER, PA
|
Nonylphenol | — | — | — | 4,668 |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 5, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 5, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 5, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 5, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 5, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 5, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Feb 1, 2023 | Mar 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 23, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 7, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 26, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 28, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 28, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 28, 2019 | May 16, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 4, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 2016 | Nov 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 20, 2016 | Nov 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 20, 2016 | Nov 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 24, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 24, 2016 | Nov 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 24, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 9, 2007 | Jan 9, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 28, 2004 | Apr 28, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 20, 2001 | Jun 28, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 9, 1993 | Mar 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 2, 1988 | Mar 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 9, 1984 | Apr 22, 1987 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,000.00 mg/L | 1,000.00 | +1,100% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,000.00 mg/L | 2,000.00 | +500% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +9% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 172.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +187% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 172.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +473% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,250.00 mg/L | 1,000.00 | +25% | Mar 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,340.00 mg/L | 1,000.00 | +34% | Mar 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,390.00 mg/L | 1,000.00 | +239% | Feb 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,920.00 mg/L | 1,000.00 | +92% | Feb 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,390.00 mg/L | 2,000.00 | +70% | Feb 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,700.00 mg/L | 2,000.00 | +185% | Apr 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,700.00 mg/L | 1,000.00 | +470% | Apr 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,500.00 mg/L | 1,000.00 | +250% | Jan 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,500.00 mg/L | 2,000.00 | +75% | Jan 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16,400.00 mg/L | 1,000.00 | +1,540% | Jan 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.10 mg/L | 30.00 | +4% | Jan 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16,400.00 mg/L | 2,000.00 | +720% | Jan 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,430.00 mg/L | 1,000.00 | +43% | Dec 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23,100.00 mg/L | 2,000.00 | +1,055% | Nov 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23,100.00 mg/L | 1,000.00 | +2,210% | Nov 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,220.00 mg/L | 1,000.00 | +22% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,070.00 mg/L | 1,000.00 | +7% | Jan 2017 | 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.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD048593537-001 · Aug 4, 2025
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0054895_02012023 · Feb 1, 2023
$72,328
CONSENT ORDER AND AGREEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD048593537-105 · Jul 22, 2022
$6,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD048593537-104 · Nov 17, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD048593537-102 · Apr 25, 2019
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD048593537-101 · Apr 3, 2017
$18,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD048593537-100 · Feb 15, 2017
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0054895_04242013 · Apr 24, 2013
$3,505
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2002-0234 · Jan 30, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD048593537-000 · Mar 9, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD048593537-003 · May 4, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD048593537-004 · May 2, 1988
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