TRI Reporter
RCRA
PIONEER METAL FINISHING LLC., NIMET DIVISION
Quick Summary
- •Released 5 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
2424 N. FOUNDATION DRIVE
SOUTH BEND, IN 46628
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- ST JOSEPH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 14, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110054813733
How This Compares
#673
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#12,941
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 (2017–2024)
+41440% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | — |
| 2018 | 1,000 | +19900% |
| 2019 | 410 | -59% |
| 2021 | 424 | — |
| 2022 | 712 | +68% |
| 2023 | 571 | -20% |
| 2024 | 2,077 | +264% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 33,661 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,077 | 2,077 | — | — | 5,254 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 571 | 571 | — | — | 4,050 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 712 | 712 | — | — | 4,894 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 424 | 424 | — | — | 5,202 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 410 | 410 | — | — | 4,024 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 8,500 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 12,705 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 30,295 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 34,204 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nitric acid | 5,254 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 33,661 | CITY OF SOUTH BEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SOUTH BEND |
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 | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jul 21, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 12, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 12, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 12, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 12, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 12, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 12, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 12, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 12, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 9, 2015 | Apr 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 2014 | Feb 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2013 | May 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 2010 | Jan 4, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 2010 | Jan 4, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 7, 1994 | Aug 25, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 7, 1994 | Aug 25, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 7, 1994 | Aug 25, 1997 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005462890-012 · Jul 23, 2020
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005462890-010 · May 14, 2015
$4,800
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005462890-011 · Apr 9, 2015
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005462890-009 · Feb 24, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005462890-008 · Feb 23, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005462890-007 · Apr 17, 2013
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005462890-006 · Dec 2, 2010
$31,840
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005462890-005 · Oct 25, 2010
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005462890-004 · Sep 1, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005462890-003 · Aug 31, 2010
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005462890-002 · Sep 7, 1995
$13,250
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005462890-001 · Sep 1, 1994
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