PONDERAY NEWSPRINT COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 262,383 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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422767 HIGHWAY 20
USK, WA 99180
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- PEND OREILLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322122
- Inspections
- 3 · last Oct 1, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 12, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110000491398
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 | 252,933 | — |
| 2016 | 292,424 | +16% |
| 2017 | 262,383 | -10% |
| 2018 | 283,013 | +8% |
| 2019 | 266,551 | -6% |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 188,895 | — | 188,895 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 72,398 | 67,882 | 4,516 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,250 | 5,199 | 51 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 1 | 7 | — | 297 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 199,215 | — | 199,215 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 78,020 | 72,968 | 5,052 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,770 | 5,714 | 56 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 1 | 8 | — | 298 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 180,229 | — | 180,229 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 76,606 | 71,781 | 4,825 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,539 | 5,485 | 54 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 1 | 7 | — | 245 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 211,033 | — | 211,033 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 76,345 | 71,651 | 4,694 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,038 | 4,989 | 49 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 1 | 7 | — | 264 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 190,625 | — | 190,625 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 58,258 | 54,531 | 3,727 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,043 | 4,004 | 39 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 1 | 6 | — | 224 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 50,934 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 35,813 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NORTHWEST
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Lead compounds | 245 | — | — | — |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 22, 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 22, 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 13, 2013 | Dec 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 13, 2013 | Dec 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 13, 2013 | Dec 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 16, 1992 | Aug 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 16, 1992 | Aug 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 16, 1992 | Aug 4, 1992 | 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.