TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
VALENCE SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES
Quick Summary
- •Released 500 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
3939 WEST 29TH ST SOUTH
WICHITA, KS 67217
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- SEDGWICK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 3, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110041701478
How This Compares
#136
of 261 TRI reporters in KS
#7,947
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
+101% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 500 | — |
| 2016 | 750 | +50% |
| 2017 | 500 | -33% |
| 2018 | 500 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,250 | — |
| 2021 | 31 | -98% |
| 2022 | 43 | +41% |
| 2023 | 1,306 | +2943% |
| 2024 | 1,005 | -23% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 953 | 953 | — | — | 2,399 | |
| Nitric acid | 39 | 39 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 12 | 12 | — | — | 113 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 35,949 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 25,230 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,252 | 1,252 | — | — | 3,009 | |
| Nitric acid | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 12 | 12 | — | — | 125 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 18,393 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 2,314 | |
| Nitric acid | 33 | 33 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10 | 10 | — | — | 87 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,541 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 15,006 | |
| Nitric acid | 31 | 31 | — | — | 15,006 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 45,991 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 750 | 750 | — | — | 2,883 | |
| Nitric acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | 5 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 55,680 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 183 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nitric acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 183 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 46,295 | |
| Nitric acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 23,480 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Nitric acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 510 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 39,826 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Nitric acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 209 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 49,245 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 32,354 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 198 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 11 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,176 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | WICHITA WWTP #1 + #2, WICHITA |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 35,949 | WICHITA WWTP #1 + #2, WICHITA |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 113 | WICHITA WWTP #1 + #2, WICHITA |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 25, 2019 | Jun 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 25, 2019 | Jul 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 10, 2014 | Dec 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 10, 2014 | Dec 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 30, 2009 | Feb 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 30, 2009 | Feb 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 30, 2009 | Feb 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 30, 2009 | Feb 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 30, 2009 | Feb 11, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 30, 2009 | Feb 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 30, 2009 | Feb 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 30, 2009 | Feb 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 30, 2009 | Feb 4, 2010 | 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.
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD030625917-001 · Jun 25, 2019
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