Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CHEMOURS - NIAGARA PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 18,705 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
-
2551 BUFFALO AVE
NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14303
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- NIAGARA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 1, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 16, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110000603339
How This Compares
#66
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#2,928
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
Water (CWA)
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 (2015–2016)
-3% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 19,197 | — |
| 2016 | 18,705 | -3% |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 398 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 17,078 | 17,078 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,627 | 882 | 745 | — | 504,556 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 662 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 17,078 | 17,078 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,119 | 1,226 | 893 | — | 102,885 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 754,738 |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 30,957 | — | 57,700 |
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
EMELLE, AL
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 397 | — | — | — |
|
MODERN DISPOSAL SERVICES,INC.
MODEL CITY, NY
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
EMELLE, AL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 356,280 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 148,236 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 40 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, NIAGARA FALLS |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 7, 2016 | Jan 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2010 | Sep 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2010 | Sep 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jan 22, 2010 | Feb 18, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 22, 2010 | Feb 18, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 11, 2005 | Jun 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 7, 2003 | May 14, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 26, 2002 | Aug 6, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 29, 1996 | Dec 4, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 29, 1996 | Dec 4, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 4, 1993 | Sep 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 1991 | Jul 30, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 2, 1990 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 15, 1987 | Jan 17, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 30, 1986 | Oct 30, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 17, 1984 | Oct 30, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 25, 1984 | Aug 17, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 18, 1983 | Aug 17, 1984 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.15 kg/d | 0.05 | +230% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +144% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +8% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +333% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Total phenols | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.82 kg/d | 0.09 | +1,900% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +493% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +520% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Total phenols | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.82 kg/d | 0.09 | +1,900% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Total phenols | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.82 kg/d | 0.91 | +100% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Barium, total [as Ba] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.70 kg/d | 22.70 | +18% | May 2017 | Open |
| Barium, total [as Ba] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 53.39 kg/d | 45.40 | +18% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Barium, total [as Ba] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.39 kg/d | 45.40 | +18% | May 2017 | Open |
| Barium, total [as Ba] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 26.70 kg/d | 22.70 | +18% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Barium, total [as Ba] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.38 kg/d | 22.70 | +3% | Mar 2017 | 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 02-2012-0811 · Apr 25, 2012
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-CO9201105121 · Jun 23, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD002123503-001 · Feb 1, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2005-4208 · Sep 16, 2005
$26,006
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2003-5104 · Sep 29, 2003
$8,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1999-1046 · Jul 1, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1998-0252 · Aug 5, 1998
$4,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD002123503-000 · Aug 4, 1993
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00001136 · Aug 3, 1989
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00000032 · May 12, 1989
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00001330 · May 11, 1989
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00000031 · Oct 27, 1987
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00001329 · Oct 26, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD002123503-004 · Jan 15, 1987
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