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PRIME METALS ACQUISITION LLC - LUCERNE MINES
Quick Summary
- •Released 242 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
-
101 INNOVATION DR
LUCERNEMINES, PA 15754
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- INDIANA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110033005021
How This Compares
#471
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#8,988
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
8
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
-56% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 361 | — |
| 2016 | 413 | +14% |
| 2017 | 242 | -41% |
| 2018 | 214 | -11% |
| 2020 | 192 | — |
| 2021 | 163 | -15% |
| 2022 | 169 | +4% |
| 2023 | 211 | +25% |
| 2024 | 158 | -25% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 106 | 106 | — | — | 53,170 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 32,269 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 17 | 17 | — | — | 44,833 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 4,742 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3,046 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 497 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 136 | 136 | — | — | 62,723 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 29 | 29 | — | — | 39,871 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 27 | 27 | — | — | 51,938 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 5,624 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,748 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 693 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 109 | 109 | — | — | 302,371 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 29 | 29 | — | — | 40,539 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 23 | 23 | — | — | 89,286 | |
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,117 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 21,535 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 12,432 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 105 | 105 | — | — | 190,475 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | 18,054 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 22 | 22 | — | — | 55,267 | |
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,470 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 16,236 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8,230 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 123 | 123 | — | — | 351,988 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 33 | 33 | — | — | 47,067 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 25 | 25 | — | — | 83,744 | |
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,596 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 25,114 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 14,494 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 137 | 137 | — | — | 3,015 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 37 | 37 | — | — | 817 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 28 | 28 | — | — | 623 | |
| Copper | 6 | 6 | — | — | 132 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 74 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 43 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 96 | 96 | — | — | 2,032 | |
| Nickel compounds | 92 | 92 | — | — | 1,945 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 29 | 29 | — | — | 612 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 20 | 20 | — | — | 430 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 45 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 32 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 207 | 207 | — | — | 35,038 | |
| Nickel compounds | 139 | 139 | — | — | 23,483 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 39 | 39 | — | — | 6,544 | |
| Manganese compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 4,423 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 249 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 232 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 181 | 181 | — | — | 15,077 | |
| Nickel compounds | 121 | 121 | — | — | 10,105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 34 | 34 | — | — | 2,816 | |
| Manganese compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | 1,903 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 107 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 100 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | 32,269 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 44,833 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 3,046 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 497 | — | — |
| Cobalt compounds | — | 4,742 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 53,170 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HARSCO MINERALS OF PA
SARVER, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 41,440 | — | — |
|
SOLUMET
VARANES
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 3,393 | — | — |
|
HARSCO MINERALS OF PA
SARVER, PA
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 2,515 | — | — |
|
SOLUMET
VARANES
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Cobalt compounds | — | 2,227 | — | — |
|
HARSCO MINERALS OF PA
SARVER, PA
|
Copper | — | 2,345 | — | — |
|
SOLUMET
VARANES
|
Copper | — | 701 | — | — |
|
HARSCO MINERALS OF PA
SARVER, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 223 | — | — |
|
SOLUMET
VARANES
|
Lead compounds | — | 274 | — | — |
|
HARSCO MINERALS OF PA
SARVER, PA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 28,526 | — | — |
|
SOLUMET
VARANES
|
Manganese compounds | — | 3,743 | — | — |
|
HARSCO MINERALS OF PA
SARVER, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 31,994 | — | — |
|
SOLUMET
VARANES
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Nickel compounds | — | 21,176 | — | — |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 20, 2023 | Jan 4, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 20, 2023 | Jan 4, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 17, 2016 | Dec 12, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 17, 2016 | Dec 12, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 17, 2016 | Dec 14, 2017 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,151.00 MPN/100mL | 2,000.00 | +8% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 2,000.00 | +21% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,774.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +787% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 1,000.00 | +142% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,155.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +478% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,733.00 MPN/100mL | 1,000.00 | +73% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.70 mg/L | 1.50 | +13% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +57% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.81 mg/L | 0.75 | +8% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 307.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +54% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,733.00 MPN/100mL | 1,000.00 | +73% | May 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.10 mg/L | 15.00 | +61% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 150.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +900% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 150.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +400% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,414.00 MPN/100mL | 1,000.00 | +41% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.10 mg/L | 30.00 | +14% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.05 mg/L | 15.00 | +14% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 251.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +1,155% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 128.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +753% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 347.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +2,213% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 347.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,057% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +237% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +68% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,119.90 MPN/100mL | 1,000.00 | +12% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 1,000.00 | +142% | Jun 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAR000518134-001 · Jan 8, 2024
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