TRI Reporter
RCRA
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS - RADFORD ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 20,225 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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ROUTE 114
RADFORD, VA 24141
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- MONTGOMERY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325920
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 25, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 30, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110061162398
How This Compares
#88
of 400 TRI reporters in VA
#2,814
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 (2015–2024)
+1013% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,067 | — |
| 2016 | 10,219 | +394% |
| 2017 | 20,225 | +98% |
| 2018 | 25,503 | +26% |
| 2019 | 34,325 | +35% |
| 2020 | 23,395 | -32% |
| 2021 | 28,660 | +23% |
| 2022 | 36,964 | +29% |
| 2023 | 19,113 | -48% |
| 2024 | 23,010 | +20% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 22,683 | 22,683 | — | — | 75,513 | |
| Diphenylamine | 205 | 205 | — | — | 22,339 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 117 | 117 | — | — | 99,504 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,982 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 18,843 | 18,843 | — | — | 105,339 | |
| Diphenylamine | 177 | 177 | — | — | 443 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 89 | 89 | — | — | 130,819 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 12,984 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 36,403 | 36,403 | — | — | 159,889 | |
| Diphenylamine | 370 | 370 | — | — | 654 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 186 | 186 | — | — | 174,298 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 12,179 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 28,194 | 28,194 | — | — | 140,274 | |
| Diphenylamine | 321 | 321 | — | — | 747 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 140 | 140 | — | — | 175,428 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,989 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 23,048 | 23,048 | — | — | 121,370 | |
| Diphenylamine | 228 | 228 | — | — | 714 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 115 | 115 | — | — | 136,074 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 14,141 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 33,693 | 33,693 | — | — | 129,720 | |
| Diphenylamine | 447 | 447 | — | — | 972 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 180 | 180 | — | — | 146,046 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,885 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 25,121 | 25,121 | — | — | 136,607 | |
| Diphenylamine | 257 | 257 | — | — | 790 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 120 | 120 | — | — | 136,888 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5,245 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 19,936 | 19,936 | — | — | 120,048 | |
| Diphenylamine | 251 | 251 | — | — | 836 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 33 | 33 | — | — | 144,038 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 9,446 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 10,146 | 10,146 | — | — | 138,841 | |
| Diphenylamine | 60 | 60 | — | — | 954 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 8 | 8 | — | — | 149,125 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 7,384 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 144,910 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 1,999 | 1,999 | — | — | 155,834 | |
| Diphenylamine | 63 | 63 | — | — | 1,311 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5,942 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | 51,432 | — | 75,513 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 514 | — | 93,729 |
| Lead compounds | — | 9 | — | — |
| Diphenylamine | — | 554 | — | 259 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RADFORD ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT
RADFORD, VA
|
Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | 22,364 |
|
RADFORD ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT
RADFORD, VA
|
Diphenylamine | — | — | — | 242 |
|
SOUTHERN LOGISTICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Diphenylamine | 22,080 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Lead compounds | 463 | — | — | — |
|
RADFORD ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT
RADFORD, VA
|
Lead compounds | 10 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERPRISES INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Lead compounds | 1,450 | — | — | — |
|
NEW RIVER RECYCLING
RADFORD, VA
|
Lead compounds | — | 59 | — | — |
|
RADFORD ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT
RADFORD, VA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 91,282 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 5,775 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | RADFORD ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, RADFORD |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 138,545 | RADFORD ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, RADFORD |
| Nitroglycerin | 72,882 | RADFORD ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, RADFORD |
| Diphenylamine | 40 | RADFORD ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, RADFORD |
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 Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 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.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAR000521583-001 · Oct 18, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2005-0364 · Sep 30, 2005
$16,500
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