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FINCH PAPER LLC

Quick Summary

  • Released 1,457,584 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 $418,900 in total penalties since records began.
  • Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
1 GLEN STREET
GLENS FALLS, NY 12801
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County
WARREN County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
322110
Inspections
13 · last Sep 11, 2025
Total Penalties
$418,900 · last Nov 23, 2024
Registry ID
110000324845

How This Compares

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#138 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
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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) -34% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 1,576,861
2016 2,110,494 +34%
2017 1,457,584 -31%
2018 1,202,299 -18%
2019 1,560,789 +30%
2020 797,611 -49%
2021 1,146,189 +44%
2022 717,176 -37%
2023 594,951 -17%
2024 1,048,098 +76%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formic acid 20
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 846,135 846,135 16
Methanol 102,773 77,410 25,363 4,660
Ammonia 63,389 19,293 44,096 3,031
Manganese compounds 34,431 132 34,299 22,110
Hydrogen sulfide 839 801 39 42
Chlorine 279 279
Chlorine dioxide 139 139
Lead compounds 112 17 95 194
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 0 8 ♦ Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 1 ♦ Carcinogen

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formic acid 20
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 389,104 389,104 8
Methanol 96,579 71,240 25,339 2,868
Ammonia 73,550 17,925 55,624 2,826
Manganese compounds 34,486 126 34,360 11,248
Hydrogen sulfide 841 802 39 46
Lead compounds 136 17 119 108
Chlorine dioxide 130 130
Chlorine 125 125
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 0 10 ♦ Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formic acid 20
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 512,998 512,998 7
Methanol 105,415 79,080 26,335 1,044
Ammonia 61,815 19,152 42,663 1,750
Manganese compounds 35,855 145 35,710 9,335
Hydrogen sulfide 694 654 40 41
Chlorine 147 147
Chlorine dioxide 147 147
Lead compounds 105 19 86 82
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 0 14 ♦ Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formic acid 20
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 969,663 969,663 4
Methanol 92,909 75,520 17,389 155
Ammonia 46,700 19,525 27,175 54
Manganese compounds 35,498 129 35,369 5,774
Hydrogen sulfide 782 742 40 41
Chlorine dioxide 270 270
Lead compounds 231 17 214 51
Chlorine 135 135
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 0 11 ♦ Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formic acid
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 613,316 613,316 5
Methanol 97,970 83,795 14,175 1,025
Ammonia 43,685 20,611 23,074 572
Manganese compounds 35,043 137 34,906 7,415
Chlorine dioxide 6,288 6,288
Hydrogen sulfide 854 814 39 19
Chlorine 273 273
Lead compounds 178 18 160 65
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 4 4 9 ♦ Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formic acid
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 1,379,707 1,379,707 4
Methanol 87,505 81,988 5,517 500
Ammonia 49,817 19,919 29,898 397
Manganese compounds 34,868 363 34,505 5,004
Chlorine dioxide 7,605 7,605
Hydrogen sulfide 761 722 39 21
Chlorine 347 347
Lead compounds 173 20 153 44
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 6 6 13 ♦ Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formic acid
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 917,007 917,007 36
Ammonia 163,909 21,184 142,725 843
Methanol 78,042 72,546 5,496 1,868
Manganese compounds 39,668 374 39,294 9,059
Chlorine dioxide 2,085 2,085
Hydrogen sulfide 849 812 38 20
Chlorine 483 483
Lead compounds 249 92 157 80
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 6 6 13 ♦ Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formic acid
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 1,274,179 1,274,179 18
Methanol 89,831 83,175 6,656 2,339
Ammonia 52,506 19,632 32,874 1,049
Manganese compounds 37,508 364 37,144 9,915
Chlorine dioxide 2,040 2,040
Hydrogen sulfide 836 801 35 20
Chlorine 471 471
Lead compounds 206 90 116 87
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 6 6 13 ♦ Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formic acid
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 1,911,617 1,911,617 22
Methanol 96,883 89,089 7,794 2,324
Ammonia 55,626 19,078 36,548 1,110
Manganese compounds 42,384 286 42,098 12,206
Chlorine dioxide 2,114 2,114
Hydrogen sulfide 1,184 1,144 40 23
Chlorine 485 485
Lead compounds 197 66 132 36
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 4 4 9 ♦ Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formic acid
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 1,386,562 1,386,562 57
Methanol 96,426 89,173 7,253 4,153
Ammonia 44,284 18,502 25,782 4,774
Manganese compounds 39,733 452 39,281 31,631
Hydrogen sulfide 7,070 7,031 39 42
Chlorine dioxide 2,062 2,062
Chlorine 472 472
Lead compounds 243 120 123 93
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 9 9 19 ♦ Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 1 ♦ 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
Chlorine 65,380
Methanol 2,892,070
Hydrogen sulfide 36,503
Ammonia 362,386
Formic acid 968,090

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
GREEN RIDGE RDF
GANSEVOORT, NY
Chlorine
GREEN RIDGE RDF
GANSEVOORT, NY
Chlorine dioxide
GREEN RIDGE RDF
GANSEVOORT, NY
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 1
GREEN RIDGE RDF
GANSEVOORT, NY
Ammonia 3,031
GREEN RIDGE RDF
GANSEVOORT, NY
Formic acid 20
GREEN RIDGE RDF
GANSEVOORT, NY
Lead compounds 194
GREEN RIDGE RDF
GANSEVOORT, NY
Manganese compounds 22,110
GREEN RIDGE RDF
GANSEVOORT, NY
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 8
GREEN RIDGE RDF
GANSEVOORT, NY
Methanol 4,660
GREEN RIDGE RDF
GANSEVOORT, NY
Hydrogen sulfide 42
GREEN RIDGE RDF
GANSEVOORT, NY
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 16

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
caa Linked to Viol. Below Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Jan 28, 2026 Feb 28, 2026 Resolved
cwa Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge Jun 20, 2024 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge Jun 11, 2024 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance Jun 6, 2024 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance Apr 25, 2024 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance Apr 11, 2024 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge Mar 11, 2024 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance Mar 2, 2024 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance Jul 28, 2023 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge Apr 29, 2023 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Jan 28, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Resolved
cwa Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge Jan 2, 2023 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance Nov 26, 2022 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance Jul 25, 2022 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance Jul 24, 2022 Open
caa FRV May 24, 2022 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance May 5, 2022 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance Jan 10, 2022 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation Oct 4, 2021 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge Sep 21, 2021 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge Sep 15, 2021 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation Dec 7, 2020 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance Oct 19, 2020 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance Sep 23, 2020 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance May 13, 2020 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance May 10, 2020 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge Feb 6, 2019 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jan 28, 2019 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge Jan 15, 2019 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation Oct 29, 2018 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation Oct 19, 2018 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation Oct 17, 2018 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation Oct 1, 2018 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation Sep 18, 2018 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation Sep 11, 2018 Open
caa FRV Oct 27, 2017 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Sep 1, 2016 Dec 5, 2016 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Sep 1, 2016 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Sep 1, 2016 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Sep 1, 2016 Dec 5, 2016 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Jun 1, 2016 Dec 5, 2016 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Jun 1, 2016 Dec 5, 2016 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jun 1, 2016 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Jun 1, 2016 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge Nov 9, 2015 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Dec 1, 2011 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Dec 1, 2011 Mar 12, 2012 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Dec 1, 2011 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Dec 1, 2011 Mar 12, 2012 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
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 4,886.40 kg/d 4,540.00 +8% Jan 2026 Open
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2,788.92 kg/d 2,270.00 +23% Jan 2026 Open
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 5,443.46 kg/d 4,540.00 +20% Nov 2025 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,817.82 kg/d 12,712.00 +99,999% Nov 2025 Open
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 9,528.10 kg/d 4,540.00 +110% Mar 2025 Open
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,899.99 kg/d 4,540.00 +99,999% Feb 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,695.24 kg/d 34,504.00 +99,999% Feb 2025 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 29,568.11 kg/d 24,516.00 +21% Nov 2024 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,735.19 kg/d 12,712.00 +99,999% Aug 2024 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 7,332.55 kg/d 24,516.00 +99,999% Mar 2024 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 30,910.14 kg/d 24,516.00 +26% Dec 2023 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 86,547.84 kg/d 34,504.00 +151% Dec 2023 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 58,852.93 kg/d 34,504.00 +71% Nov 2023 Open
Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 111.60 deg F 110.00 +1% Nov 2023 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 72,132.43 kg/d 24,516.00 +194% Nov 2023 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 46,670.75 kg/d 34,504.00 +35% Oct 2023 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 59,632.90 kg/d 34,504.00 +73% Jun 2023 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 40,572.62 kg/d 34,504.00 +18% May 2023 Open
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 7,805.62 kg/d 4,540.00 +72% Apr 2023 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 48,437.26 kg/d 34,504.00 +40% Mar 2023 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 28,995.62 kg/d 24,516.00 +18% Feb 2023 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 77,729.34 kg/d 34,504.00 +125% Feb 2023 Open
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 6,138.99 kg/d 4,540.00 +35% Feb 2023 Open
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 6,920.32 kg/d 4,540.00 +52% Jan 2023 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 50,162.01 kg/d 34,504.00 +45% Dec 2022 Open
Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 112.00 deg F 110.00 +2% Nov 2022 Open
Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 112.00 deg F 110.00 +2% Aug 2022 Open
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 6,511.27 kg/d 4,540.00 +43% Aug 2022 Open
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 7,510.98 kg/d 4,540.00 +65% Jul 2022 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 22,206.96 kg/d 20,473.58 +8% May 2022 Open
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 5,942.41 kg/d 4,540.00 +31% Feb 2022 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 3,006.84 kg/d 10,650.39 +99,999% Jan 2022 Open
Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 112.00 deg F 110.00 +2% Sep 2021 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 5,990.53 kg/d 20,473.58 +99,999% Sep 2021 Open
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 5,623.24 kg/d 4,540.00 +24% Aug 2021 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 33,583.74 kg/d 28,760.45 +17% Jul 2021 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2,378.96 kg/d 10,650.39 +99,999% Apr 2021 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 4,279.86 kg/d 20,473.58 +99,999% Apr 2021 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 29,500.47 kg/d 28,760.45 +3% Nov 2020 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 51,794.59 kg/d 28,760.45 +80% Aug 2020 Open
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 4,565.88 kg/d 4,540.00 +1% Jan 2020 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 37,389.17 kg/d 28,760.45 +30% Oct 2019 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 44,124.26 kg/d 28,760.45 +53% Sep 2019 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Overdue 12,463.21 kg/d 20,473.58 +99,999% Aug 2019 Resolved
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 12,463.21 kg/d 20,473.58 +99,999% Aug 2019 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Overdue 37,389.17 kg/d 28,760.45 +30% Aug 2019 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 37,389.17 kg/d 28,760.45 +30% Aug 2019 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 31,169.82 kg/d 28,760.45 +8% Jul 2019 Open
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Overdue 0.36 mg/L 0.24 +50% Apr 2019 Resolved
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Overdue 0.59 mg/L 0.35 +69% Apr 2019 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.

Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3603275319 · Jun 13, 2022
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case NY-CO52019103079 · May 18, 2020
$35,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3602275305 · Apr 1, 2020
$0
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case NY-R5201801162274 · Apr 1, 2020
$776,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3601385193 · Nov 9, 2017
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case NY-R5201407082127 · Nov 16, 2015
$21,771
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2015-1004 · Sep 3, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2015-1209 · Aug 13, 2015
$6,600
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2014-3052 · Sep 16, 2014
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case NY-R5201106161050 · Jan 8, 2013
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case NY-R520090420879 · Apr 27, 2010
$15,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case NY-LER51207689 · Dec 21, 2007
$5,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case NY-N00002288 · Jun 9, 2003
$10,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case NY-N00002609 · Feb 4, 2002
$10,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case NY-N00002224 · Dec 22, 1999
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case NY-N00001921 · Jul 16, 1997
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1987-0428 · Mar 22, 1988
$23,000

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