Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
MAHLE ENGINE COMPONENTS USA, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 352 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
-
1 MAHLE DRIVE
RUSSELLVILLE, TN 37860
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- HAMBLEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336311
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jul 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 16, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110000372944
How This Compares
#324
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#8,378
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 497 | — |
| 2016 | 517 | +4% |
| 2017 | 352 | -32% |
| 2018 | 338 | -4% |
| 2019 | 229 | -32% |
| 2020 | 69 | -70% |
| 2021 | 0 | -100% |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 152,574 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 12,894 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 157,565 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 16,871 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 149,566 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 10,459 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 9,647 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 143,520 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 37 | 32 | 5 | — | 27,583 | |
| Nickel compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | 108,102 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 119 | 110 | 9 | — | 29,053 | |
| Nickel compounds | 110 | 110 | — | — | 142,349 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 164 | 161 | 3 | — | 22,232 | |
| Nickel compounds | 161 | 161 | — | — | 148,592 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 258,039 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 170 | 169 | 1 | — | 9,776 | |
| Nickel compounds | 169 | 169 | — | — | 136,408 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 242,114 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 249 | 248 | 1 | — | 11,930 | |
| Nickel compounds | 248 | 248 | — | — | 89,973 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 169,638 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 239 | 238 | 1 | — | 28,926 | |
| Nickel compounds | 238 | 238 | — | — | 135,344 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 275,059 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 12,888 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 152,507 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CMC STEEL TENNESSEE
KNOXVILLE, TN
|
Copper compounds | — | 12,888 | — | — |
|
LAKEWAY SANITATION AND RECYCLING
MORRISTOWN, TN
|
Copper compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CHESTNUT RIDGE LANDFILL/RECYCLING CENTER
HEISKEL, TN
|
Nickel compounds | 14 | — | — | — |
|
CMC STEEL TENNESSEE
KNOXVILLE, TN
|
Nickel compounds | — | 152,507 | — | — |
|
LAKEWAY SANITATION AND RECYCLING
MORRISTOWN, TN
|
Nickel compounds | 12 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 6 | TURKEY CREEK WWTP (MORRISTOWN STP), MORRISTOWN |
| Nickel compounds | 41 | TURKEY CREEK WWTP (MORRISTOWN STP), MORRISTOWN |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 30, 2025 | Oct 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 24, 2015 | May 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 24, 2015 | May 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Aug 27, 2013 | Oct 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 27, 2013 | Oct 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 27, 2013 | Oct 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 10, 2004 | Jun 17, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 24, 2003 | Jul 24, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 21, 2002 | Jul 10, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 21, 2002 | Jul 10, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 21, 2002 | Jul 10, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 29, 1989 | Jan 25, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 29, 1989 | Jan 25, 1990 | 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-TND098065832-001 · Jul 30, 2025
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND098065832-126 · Aug 13, 2003
ENF. ACTION REQUEST
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND098065832-125 · Jul 25, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND098065832-120 · Jun 5, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND098065832-006 · Dec 11, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND098065832-012 · Mar 23, 1987
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