BNI COAL LTD-CENTER MINE
Quick Summary
- •Released 356,921 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
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2360 35TH AVE SW
CENTER, ND 58530
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- OLIVER County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212111
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110011788191
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 450,268 | — |
| 2016 | 29,839 | -93% |
| 2017 | 356,921 | +1096% |
| 2018 | 246,275 | -31% |
| 2019 | 2 | -100% |
| 2020 | 110,657 | +7185388% |
| 2021 | 63 | -100% |
| 2022 | 90 | +43% |
| 2023 | 95 | +5% |
| 2024 | 102 | +8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 102 | 0 | — | 102 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 95 | 0 | — | 95 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 90 | 0 | — | 90 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 63 | 0 | — | 63 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 68,914 | — | — | 68,914 | — | |
| Ammonia | 41,650 | — | — | 41,650 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 91 | 91 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | 2 | — | — | 2 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 187,989 | — | — | 187,989 | — | |
| Ammonia | 35,700 | — | — | 35,700 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 22,488 | — | — | 22,488 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 96 | 96 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 144,742 | — | — | 144,742 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 144,721 | — | — | 144,721 | — | |
| Ammonia | 32,725 | — | — | 32,725 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 17,315 | — | — | 17,315 | — | |
| Manganese | 17,315 | — | — | 17,315 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 103 | 103 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 29,756 | — | — | 29,756 | 3 | |
| Lead compounds | 81 | 81 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 402,160 | — | — | 402,160 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 48,108 | — | — | 48,108 | — |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3 | BISMARCK CITY OF (POTW), BISMARCK |
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 achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 3, 1988 | May 20, 1988 | 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 suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.00 mg/L | 35.00 | +134% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 130.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +86% | Jun 2022 | 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.