TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
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MICROPOROUS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 92,922 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
-
596 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD
PINEY FLATS, TN 37686
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- SULLIVAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326299
- Inspections
- 5 · last Mar 8, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 28, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110002106541
How This Compares
#53
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#1,149
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)
-20% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 117,356 | — |
| 2016 | 137,249 | +17% |
| 2017 | 92,922 | -32% |
| 2018 | 106,176 | +14% |
| 2019 | 92,920 | -12% |
| 2020 | 119,587 | +29% |
| 2021 | 133,000 | +11% |
| 2022 | 86,600 | -35% |
| 2023 | 85,600 | -1% |
| 2024 | 93,300 | +9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 93,300 | 93,300 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 85,600 | 85,600 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 86,600 | 86,600 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 133,000 | 133,000 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 119,587 | 119,587 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 92,920 | 92,920 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 106,176 | 106,176 | — | — | 36 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 92,922 | 92,922 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 137,249 | 137,249 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 117,356 | 117,356 | — | — | 2 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | — | 29,000,001 | 1 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Trichloroethylene | — | — | 1 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Trichloroethylene | — | — | 0 | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Trichloroethylene | — | 1 | — | — |
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 | Apr 19, 2021 | May 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 19, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 18, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 3, 2018 | May 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 3, 2018 | May 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 3, 2018 | May 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 7, 2015 | May 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 7, 2015 | May 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 7, 2015 | May 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Nov 27, 2012 | Jan 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 27, 2012 | Nov 27, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 4, 2009 | Dec 7, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 2, 2007 | Nov 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 2, 2007 | Nov 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 31, 2006 | Mar 7, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 31, 2006 | Mar 7, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 31, 2006 | Mar 7, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 13, 2003 | Feb 12, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 13, 2003 | Feb 12, 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604016619 · Jul 24, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602279446 · Sep 11, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602165148 · Apr 7, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND071519417-001 · Dec 6, 2012
ENF. ACTION REQUEST
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND071519417-125 · Feb 6, 2006
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