FIL-TEC
Quick Summary
- •Released 14,329 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
-
12129 MAPLEVILLE RD
SMITHSBURG, MD 21783
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- WASHINGTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 313310
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 25, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000340373
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 | 14,422 | — |
| 2016 | 11,965 | -17% |
| 2017 | 14,329 | +20% |
| 2018 | 13,464 | -6% |
| 2019 | 14,699 | +9% |
| 2020 | 11,771 | -20% |
| 2021 | 14,636 | +24% |
| 2022 | 11,651 | -20% |
| 2023 | 8,270 | -29% |
| 2024 | 7,094 | -14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,094 | 7,094 | — | — | 26,102 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 8,270 | 8,270 | — | — | 32,379 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 11,651 | 11,651 | — | — | 31,865 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 14,636 | 14,636 | — | — | 30,700 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 11,771 | 11,771 | — | — | 22,315 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 14,699 | 14,699 | — | — | 41,360 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 13,464 | 13,464 | — | — | 27,180 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 14,329 | 14,329 | — | — | 27,560 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 11,965 | 11,965 | — | — | 25,920 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 14,422 | 14,422 | — | — | 23,760 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | 26,102 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Methanol | — | — | 26,102 | — |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 19, 2019 | Feb 24, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 2019 | Feb 24, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 19, 2019 | Feb 24, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 1, 2012 | Sep 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 1, 2012 | Sep 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 1, 2012 | Sep 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 1, 2012 | Sep 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 1, 2012 | Sep 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 1, 2012 | Sep 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 9, 1993 | Jun 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 19, 1990 | Dec 19, 1990 | 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.