TRI Reporter
RCRA
JOSEPH H LOWENSTEIN CO
Quick Summary
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
420 MORGAN AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
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- KINGS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325613
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 28, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000323392
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 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | 2,260 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | 3,250 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | 3,250 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | 505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | 1,005 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | 260 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | 1,005 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | 1,750 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | 1,750 | |
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | 1,800 | |
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | 520 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | 1,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | 4,550 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | 2,750 | |
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | 1,005 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| p-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | 884 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL
CHAMBLY
|
p-Phenylenediamine | 250 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| p-Phenylenediamine | 2,010 | NEWTOWN CREEK WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, BROOKLYN |
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: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 10, 2018 | Dec 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 10, 2018 | Dec 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 10, 2018 | Dec 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 10, 2018 | Dec 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 10, 2018 | Dec 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 25, 2014 | Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 25, 2014 | Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 25, 2014 | Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 25, 2014 | Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 25, 2014 | Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 25, 2014 | Dec 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 25, 2014 | Dec 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Nov 25, 2014 | Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 25, 2014 | Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 29, 2005 | Jun 8, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 22, 2002 | Jun 27, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 24, 1999 | Aug 24, 1999 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2016-9243 · Sep 28, 2016
$65,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD068296839-001 · Apr 1, 2016
$20,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD068296839-000 · Aug 24, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1988-0697 · Mar 28, 1986
$27,600
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