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NUCLEAR FUEL SERVICES, INC. (NFS)
Quick Summary
- •Released 26,716 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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1205 BANNER HILL ROAD
ERWIN, TN 37650
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- UNICOI County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 11 · last Sep 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 13, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000372230
How This Compares
#106
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#2,412
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
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
-14% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26,707 | — |
| 2016 | 18,716 | -30% |
| 2017 | 26,716 | +43% |
| 2018 | 29,209 | +9% |
| 2019 | 27,846 | -5% |
| 2020 | 26,111 | -6% |
| 2021 | 25,526 | -2% |
| 2022 | 26,086 | +2% |
| 2023 | 26,940 | +3% |
| 2024 | 23,083 | -14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 22,957 | — | 22,957 | — | 2 | |
| Nitric acid | 126 | 126 | — | — | 5 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 26,825 | — | 26,825 | — | 3 | |
| Nitric acid | 115 | 115 | — | — | 5 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 25,961 | — | 25,961 | — | 4 | |
| Nitric acid | 125 | 125 | — | — | 6,535 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 25,405 | — | 25,405 | — | 3 | |
| Nitric acid | 121 | 121 | — | — | 5 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 25,974 | — | 25,974 | — | 11 | |
| Nitric acid | 137 | 137 | — | — | 5 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 27,846 | — | 27,846 | — | 10 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 29,075 | — | 29,075 | — | 16 | |
| Nitric acid | 134 | 134 | — | — | 5 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 26,585 | — | 26,585 | — | 10 | |
| Nitric acid | 131 | 131 | — | — | 5 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 18,619 | — | 18,619 | — | 11 | |
| Nitric acid | 97 | 97 | — | — | 5 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 26,614 | — | 26,614 | — | 10 | |
| Nitric acid | 93 | 93 | — | — | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 42,441 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 449 | — | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 5 | ERWIN UTILITIES AUTHORITY, ERWIN |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2 | ERWIN UTILITIES AUTHORITY, ERWIN |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 20, 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 12, 2019 | Apr 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 10, 2016 | Aug 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 10, 2016 | Aug 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 10, 2016 | Aug 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 10, 2016 | Aug 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 8, 2016 | Mar 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 23, 2014 | Sep 2, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 31, 2013 | Sep 10, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 18, 2007 | Jun 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2007 | Jun 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 18, 2007 | Apr 18, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 20, 2003 | Jun 13, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 11, 2001 | Jul 3, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 1997 | Feb 19, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 12, 1996 | Feb 14, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 14, 1993 | Jun 21, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 25, 1992 | Sep 15, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 1992 | Sep 15, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 1, 1991 | Aug 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 1, 1991 | Aug 1, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | Aug 1, 1991 | Aug 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 17, 1991 | Jun 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 17, 1991 | Jun 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 17, 1991 | Jun 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 17, 1991 | Jun 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 29, 1990 | Aug 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 29, 1990 | Aug 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 18, 1989 | Mar 16, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 18, 1989 | Oct 18, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 18, 1989 | Mar 16, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 14, 1988 | Jun 14, 1988 | 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-TND003095635-120 · May 27, 2003
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003095635-094 · Sep 29, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003095635-090 · Jan 21, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003095635-418 · Jun 21, 1993
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003095635-APT · Jun 15, 1993
$20,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003095635-031 · Jun 30, 1992
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003095635-000 · Aug 9, 1991
$993,461
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003095635-001 · Apr 26, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003095635-008 · Oct 11, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003095635-013 · Sep 22, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003095635-021 · May 13, 1988
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