Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
U.S. NASA GSFC WALLOPS FLIGHT FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 106 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
-
34200 FULTON STREET
WALLOPS ISLAND, VA 23337
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- ACCOMACK County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 927110
- Inspections
- 6 · last Apr 21, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110070828367
How This Compares
#237
of 400 TRI reporters in VA
#272
of 348 TRI reporters in Public Administration
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
5
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)
-32% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 66 | — |
| 2016 | 88 | +33% |
| 2017 | 106 | +21% |
| 2018 | 124 | +17% |
| 2019 | 691 | +457% |
| 2020 | 11 | -98% |
| 2021 | 160 | +1297% |
| 2022 | 61 | -62% |
| 2023 | 57 | -7% |
| 2024 | 45 | -21% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 45 | 44 | 0 | — | 111 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 46 | 44 | 1 | — | 136 | |
| Naphthalene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 49 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 46 | 44 | 2 | — | 97 | |
| Naphthalene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 160 | 158 | 2 | — | 44 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 69 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 691 | 44 | 3 | 645 | 39 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 117 | 110 | 7 | — | 1 | |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 214 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 88 | 88 | 0 | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 18 | 18 | — | — | 213 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 252 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 88 | 88 | 0 | — | 3 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 27 | |
| Lead compounds | 66 | 66 | 0 | — | 968 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
CREEDMOOR, NC
|
Lead compounds | 111 | — | — | — |
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 | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 19, 2019 | Jun 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 19, 2019 | Jun 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 17, 2018 | May 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 16, 2010 | Feb 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 16, 2010 | Feb 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 2007 | Feb 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 2007 | Feb 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 14, 1999 | May 14, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Oct 14, 1998 | May 14, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Nov 9, 1995 | Feb 13, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 9, 1995 | Feb 13, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 24, 1992 | Jan 26, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 19, 1991 | Feb 11, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 19, 1991 | Feb 11, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 19, 1991 | Feb 11, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 17, 1991 | Feb 11, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 17, 1991 | Feb 11, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 17, 1991 | Feb 11, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 17, 1991 | Feb 20, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 1991 | Feb 20, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 1991 | Feb 20, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 5, 1990 | Feb 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 5, 1990 | Feb 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 5, 1990 | Feb 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 6, 1989 | Nov 9, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 6, 1989 | Feb 26, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Dec 6, 1989 | Nov 9, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Dec 6, 1989 | Nov 9, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 6, 1989 | Feb 26, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 6, 1989 | Feb 13, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 6, 1989 | Jun 11, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 6, 1989 | Jul 3, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 6, 1989 | Feb 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 6, 1989 | Feb 26, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 6, 1988 | Aug 25, 1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.84 mg/L | 4.50 | +8% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 248.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +24% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +109% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +3% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.16 mg/L | 15.00 | +334% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +70% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +82% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.02 | +247% | Aug 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VA8800010763-001 · Oct 10, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VA7800020888-001 · Jan 28, 2011
INSPECTOR FACT FINDING LETTER - Warning letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VA7800020888-000 · Nov 4, 1998
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VA8800010763-003 · Jan 30, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VA8800010763-012 · Jan 11, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VA7800020888-010 · Jan 9, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VA8800010763-000 · Dec 5, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VA7800020888-006 · Jun 25, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VA8800010763-007 · Jun 25, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VA8800010763-004 · Dec 6, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VA7800020888-002 · Dec 6, 1989
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