Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1 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
-
1919 MARINE VIEW DR STE B
TACOMA, WA 98422
View on map ↗ - County
- PIERCE County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 6 · last Feb 11, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 29, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110000490576
How This Compares
#251
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#848
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
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.
12
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)
+100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | — |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 0 | -100% |
| 2022 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 2 | +100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | 1,040 | — | — |
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 | May 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 15, 2021 | Aug 18, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2021 | Aug 18, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2020 | Feb 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 15, 2020 | Feb 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 28, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 28, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2015 | Jun 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2015 | Jun 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 2, 2015 | Jul 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 2, 2015 | Jul 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2013 | Jul 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 15, 2013 | Jul 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2012 | Jun 15, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Special Forms of Permits | Jun 10, 2011 | Sep 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 20, 2010 | Aug 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 20, 2010 | Aug 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 20, 2010 | Aug 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 20, 2010 | Aug 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 26, 2008 | Apr 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Feb 26, 2008 | Apr 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 26, 2008 | Apr 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 26, 2007 | Jul 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 26, 2007 | Jul 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 26, 2007 | Jul 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 26, 2007 | Jul 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 26, 2007 | Jul 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 29, 2005 | May 2, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 11, 2002 | Apr 8, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 29, 1992 | Jan 4, 1993 | 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 | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.12 | +102% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Oil and grease visual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Oil and grease visual | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 0.68 | +62% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 mg/L | 0.68 | +76% | Dec 2017 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.12 | +133% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.12 | +160% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.12 | +160% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.12 | +160% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.77 mg/L | 0.68 | +13% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +16% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +16% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +16% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.65 mg/L | 0.68 | +143% | Dec 2015 | 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-WAH000033008-001 · Sep 14, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2005-0067 · Apr 29, 2005
$1,875
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD067549196-001 · Dec 11, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD067549196-000 · Oct 29, 1992
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