TRI Reporter
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CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 10 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1 QUALITY WAY
FLETCHER, NC 28732
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- HENDERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336340
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jan 25, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110004057706
How This Compares
#479
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#12,133
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 (2015–2021)
-89% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9 | — |
| 2016 | 17 | +83% |
| 2017 | 10 | -38% |
| 2018 | 1 | -89% |
| 2019 | 0 | -92% |
| 2020 | 1 | +1011% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 10,872 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 10,304 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 56 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 26,821 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 58 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 4,741 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,733 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 32,304 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 73 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 4,232 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,361 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,070 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 888 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,120 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,604 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,056 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 874 |
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) | — | — | — | 2,414 |
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 OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
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ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 72 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 2,689 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 29,074 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 4,664 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 77 | METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NC, ASHEVILLE |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NC, ASHEVILLE |
| Nickel compounds | 44 | METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NC, ASHEVILLE |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,230 | METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NC, ASHEVILLE |
| Cobalt compounds | 0 | METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NC, ASHEVILLE |
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: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 16, 2013 | Mar 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 16, 2013 | Mar 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 16, 2013 | Mar 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 19, 2009 | Dec 1, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 29, 2006 | Jun 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 29, 2006 | Jun 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 29, 2006 | Jun 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 29, 2006 | Jun 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | May 29, 2006 | Jun 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 29, 2002 | Apr 14, 2003 | 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-NCR000009050-006 · Jan 16, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000009050-003 · Nov 12, 2009
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000009050-002 · Apr 14, 2003
$9,667
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