Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER WHITE SANDS TEST FACILITY
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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
12600 NASA RD
LAS CRUCES, NM 88012
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- DONA ANA County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 927110
- Inspections
- 7 · last Feb 11, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 27, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110000602214
How This Compares
#81
of 94 TRI reporters in NM
#332
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.
1
Air (CAA)
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 | 951 | — |
| 2016 | 1 | -100% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4,671 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 14,719 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,303 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,468 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 950 | 950 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Lead | 3,894 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Lead | 777 | — | — | — |
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 | Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 4, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 11, 2019 | Feb 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 25, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 25, 2016 | Jan 27, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 25, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 25, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 25, 2016 | Jan 26, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Aug 27, 2014 | Feb 25, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 27, 2014 | Feb 25, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 9, 2013 | Apr 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 19, 2006 | Aug 17, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 7, 2005 | Mar 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 7, 2005 | Mar 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Feb 7, 2005 | Mar 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 2005 | Mar 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 7, 2005 | Mar 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 15, 2004 | Mar 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Mar 15, 2004 | Mar 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 17, 2001 | Apr 18, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2001 | Apr 18, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 24, 1999 | Jun 4, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 24, 1999 | Jun 4, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 18, 1998 | Jul 14, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 18, 1998 | Jul 10, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 18, 1998 | Jul 10, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 18, 1998 | Jul 10, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 25, 1995 | Apr 10, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 25, 1995 | Apr 10, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 29, 1994 | Aug 12, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 29, 1994 | Aug 12, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 29, 1994 | Aug 12, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 9, 1993 | Feb 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 28, 1992 | Nov 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 28, 1992 | Nov 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 28, 1992 | Nov 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 25, 1992 | Aug 9, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 24, 1992 | Mar 18, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 24, 1992 | Mar 18, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 16, 1991 | Aug 5, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 26, 1991 | Aug 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Dec 27, 1990 | Feb 5, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 27, 1990 | Jan 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 27, 1990 | Feb 5, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 12, 1988 | Jan 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 12, 1988 | Dec 12, 1989 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1989-0542
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604725716 · Dec 3, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2014-3522 · Oct 27, 2014
$3,120
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NM8800019434-002 · Feb 28, 2007
$32,400
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NM8800019434-001 · Feb 7, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NM8800019434-000 · Apr 5, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NM8800019434-AW · Feb 20, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NM8800019434-006 · Dec 31, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NM8800019434-005 · Nov 1, 1988
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NM8800019434-004 · Oct 15, 1988
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