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GRACE – CURTIS BAY WORKS
Quick Summary
- •Released 746,925 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 $47,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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5500 CHEMICAL RD
CURTIS BAY, MD 21226
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- BALTIMORE CITY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 7 · last Apr 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $47,000 · last Jul 30, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000867214
How This Compares
#2
of 156 TRI reporters in MD
#266
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.
3
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
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)
-70% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 276,732 | — |
| 2016 | 396,494 | +43% |
| 2017 | 746,925 | +88% |
| 2018 | 519,875 | -30% |
| 2019 | 66,764 | -87% |
| 2020 | 347,313 | +420% |
| 2021 | 408,194 | +18% |
| 2022 | 92,798 | -77% |
| 2023 | 85,527 | -8% |
| 2024 | 83,180 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 49,936 | — | 48,713 | 1,223 | — | |
| Ammonia | 25,420 | 21,480 | 2,609 | 1,331 | 6,991 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,741 | 3,741 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,895 | 130 | 463 | 1,302 | 10,178 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 1,582 | — | 678 | 904 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 606 | 40 | 186 | 380 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 48,365 | — | 47,566 | 799 | — | |
| Ammonia | 27,558 | 24,960 | 2,181 | 417 | 29,910 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,312 | 4,312 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,279 | 168 | 89 | 3,022 | 21,936 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 1,556 | — | 597 | 959 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 457 | 49 | 70 | 338 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 52,821 | — | 52,313 | 508 | — | |
| Ammonia | 29,074 | 25,380 | 2,939 | 755 | 58,696 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,200 | 4,200 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4,169 | 2,090 | 402 | 1,677 | 12,383 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 1,916 | — | 640 | 1,276 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 618 | 250 | 80 | 288 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 349,702 | 323,200 | 19,188 | 7,314 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 50,636 | — | 50,052 | 584 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,800 | 5,800 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 1,138 | — | 250 | 888 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 918 | 250 | 250 | 418 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 282,679 | 262,800 | 19,536 | 343 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 59,273 | — | 59,023 | 250 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 1,406 | — | 250 | 1,156 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 755 | 255 | 250 | 250 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 66,764 | — | 66,514 | 250 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 510,924 | 483,682 | 27,242 | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 3,936 | 500 | 3,186 | 250 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 2,125 | 1 | 1,374 | 750 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,290 | — | 75 | 1,215 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,250 | 1,000 | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 350 | 350 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | — | 750 | |
| Ammonia | 582,100 | 554,200 | 27,900 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 109,275 | — | 75 | 109,200 | 12 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 47,200 | — | 46,450 | 750 | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 7,250 | 500 | 6,500 | 250 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 750 | 500 | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 350 | 350 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 336,312 | 306,717 | 29,595 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 51,095 | — | 50,345 | 750 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,915 | 2,915 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 2,280 | 500 | 1,530 | 250 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,132 | 500 | 250 | 1,382 | 14,204 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 760 | 10 | 750 | — | 250 | |
| Nickel compounds | 750 | 500 | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 250 | 250 | — | — | 240 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 209,893 | 182,393 | 27,500 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 55,310 | — | 55,060 | 250 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,608 | 4,608 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 3,156 | 500 | 2,406 | 250 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,255 | 500 | 250 | 1,505 | 9,944 | |
| Nickel compounds | 750 | 500 | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 260 | 10 | 250 | — | — | |
| Toluene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,743 | |
| Nitric acid | 250 | 250 | — | — | 250 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 2,010,775 |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | 77,246 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | 85,951 | — | 29,734 |
| Nickel compounds | — | 30,898 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ELDREDGE INC
WEST CHESTER, PA
|
Ammonia | 6,991 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 804 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9,145 | — | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 229 | — | — | — |
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 | Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 13, 2024 | Apr 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2021 | Nov 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2021 | Mar 24, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 23, 2008 | Aug 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 23, 2008 | Aug 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 2008 | Aug 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 23, 2008 | Aug 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 9, 2007 | Mar 9, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 20, 1988 | Dec 20, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 6, 1988 | Dec 20, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 17, 1988 | Jul 20, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 9, 1987 | Feb 17, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 26, 1987 | Sep 26, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 25, 1987 | Aug 25, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 4, 1987 | Aug 25, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 15, 1986 | Jun 19, 1987 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +9% | Nov 2018 | 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
· Case 03-1986-0454
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604056193 · Jul 30, 2024
$47,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603886690 · Feb 15, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2015-0074 · Jun 26, 2015
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-PS-13-1793 · Oct 26, 2012
$25,400
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MDD001710227-001 · Aug 17, 2011
$150,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2011-0086 · Aug 17, 2011
$150,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2002-0063 · Jun 24, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MDD001710227-007 · Dec 20, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MDD001710227-006 · Jul 6, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MDD001710227-005 · Nov 9, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MDD001710227-004 · Sep 26, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MDD001710227-003 · Aug 25, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MDD001710227-002 · Aug 4, 1987
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000036 · Jun 17, 1986
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