Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PANEL TECH INTERNATIONAL LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 37,306 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 $61,030 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2999 JOHN STEVENS WAY
HOQUIAM, WA 98550
View on map ↗ - County
- GRAYS HARBOR County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 8 · last Sep 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $61,030 · last Dec 19, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110021074790
How This Compares
#43
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#1,994
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.
4
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+5% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 25,609 | — |
| 2016 | 23,156 | -10% |
| 2017 | 37,306 | +61% |
| 2018 | 38,155 | +2% |
| 2019 | 39,551 | +4% |
| 2020 | 81,630 | +106% |
| 2021 | 28,956 | -65% |
| 2022 | 25,720 | -11% |
| 2023 | 27,362 | +6% |
| 2024 | 26,968 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 25,410 | 25,410 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,012 | 1,012 | — | — | 5,969 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 545 | 545 | — | — | 11,003 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 26,330 | 26,330 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 879 | 879 | — | — | 5,693 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 153 | 153 | — | — | 10,584 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 24,555 | 24,555 | — | — | 11,300 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,058 | 1,058 | — | — | 5,183 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 107 | 107 | — | — | 8,803 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 27,343 | 27,343 | — | — | 25,075 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,279 | 1,279 | — | — | 9,115 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 334 | 334 | — | — | 14,408 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 78,640 | 78,640 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Phenol | 1,803 | 1,803 | — | — | 2,803 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,187 | 1,187 | — | — | 2,187 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 38,127 | 38,127 | — | — | 38,127 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,424 | 1,424 | — | — | 2,847 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 35,528 | 35,528 | — | — | 35,253 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,373 | 1,373 | — | — | 8,420 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,254 | 1,254 | — | — | 12,450 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 35,582 | 35,582 | — | — | 37,296 | |
| Phenol | 1,141 | 1,141 | — | — | 13,522 | |
| Formaldehyde | 583 | 583 | — | — | 7,584 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 22,629 | 22,629 | — | — | 92,354 | |
| Phenol | 296 | 296 | — | — | 13,213 | |
| Formaldehyde | 231 | 231 | — | — | 12,460 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 23,030 | 23,030 | — | — | 184,000 | |
| Phenol | 1,652 | 1,652 | — | — | 10,610 | |
| Formaldehyde | 927 | 927 | — | — | 9,709 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 36,712 |
| Methanol | — | 56,194 | — | 2,594,208 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 41,648 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP.
FREDONIA, KS
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 1,865 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP.
FREDONIA, KS
|
Methanol | — | — | 37,296 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP.
FREDONIA, KS
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 1,865 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 11,003 | HOQUIAM STP, HOQUIAM |
| Formaldehyde | 5,969 | HOQUIAM STP, HOQUIAM |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 24, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 29, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 6, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Dec 24, 2024 | Aug 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 17, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 17, 2024 | Apr 17, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | Jan 17, 2024 | Apr 17, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 17, 2024 | Apr 17, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 27, 2021 | Apr 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 27, 2021 | May 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 5, 2020 | Sep 29, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 4, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 4, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jun 4, 2020 | Oct 29, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 15, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 29, 2019 | — | Open |
| 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 achieved late but reported | May 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 28, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Oct 8, 2018 | Feb 20, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 17, 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 17, 2015 | Jun 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 17, 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 29, 2013 | Sep 4, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 29, 2013 | Nov 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 29, 2013 | Mar 28, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 29, 2013 | Mar 20, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 29, 2013 | Nov 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 29, 2013 | Nov 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Aug 29, 2013 | Nov 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Sep 22, 2011 | Jan 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 22, 2011 | Jan 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 22, 2011 | Jan 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 22, 2011 | Jan 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 10, 2006 | Mar 15, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 10, 2006 | Mar 15, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 10, 2006 | Mar 15, 2006 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.12 mg/L | 0.12 | +6% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.58 mg/L | 0.68 | +132% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.80 mg/L | 0.68 | +165% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +20% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.65 mg/L | 0.68 | +290% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.12 | +120% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.12 mg/L | 0.68 | +65% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.12 | +197% | Sep 2021 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604673675 · Dec 19, 2025
$8,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604617000 · Oct 24, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2025-0121 · Sep 24, 2025
$1,200
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604510278 · Aug 18, 2025
$9,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604466219 · Jul 7, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604414177 · May 23, 2025
$14,915
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604414349 · May 15, 2025
$6,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604466206 · May 15, 2025
$6,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604352535 · Mar 6, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604352527 · Mar 6, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604466203 · Mar 4, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603099044 · Jan 18, 2022
$1,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602912183 · Nov 4, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602287606 · Aug 26, 2020
$1,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602287601 · Aug 26, 2020
$14,915
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602287603 · Aug 26, 2020
$5,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602287608 · Aug 26, 2020
$2,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602232530 · Jun 5, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602232533 · Jun 4, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602232531 · Jun 4, 2020
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