Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GREENS CREEK MINE
Quick Summary
- •Released 58,696,350 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 $286,248 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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ADMIRALITY ISLAND
ANGOON, AK 99820
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- HOONAH-ANGOON County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212230
- Inspections
- 6 · last Aug 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $286,248 · last May 24, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110032882735
How This Compares
#2
of 51 TRI reporters in AK
#6
of 555 TRI reporters in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
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
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
+192% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 29,951,063 | — |
| 2016 | 41,780,361 | +39% |
| 2017 | 58,696,350 | +40% |
| 2018 | 55,589,597 | -5% |
| 2019 | 58,000,200 | +4% |
| 2020 | 58,560,801 | +1% |
| 2021 | 70,879,102 | +21% |
| 2022 | 89,988,924 | +27% |
| 2023 | 98,097,459 | +9% |
| 2024 | 87,578,704 | -11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 65,886,944 | 6,057 | 69 | 65,880,818 | 6 | |
| Zinc compounds | 14,582,339 | 15,576 | 138 | 14,566,625 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 7,051,245 | 125 | 44 | 7,051,076 | 93 | |
| Chromium | 31,933 | — | — | 31,933 | — | |
| Manganese | 13,049 | 1 | 3 | 13,045 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 9,246 | 6 | — | 9,240 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 3,560 | 0 | 6 | 3,554 | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 214 | 212 | 2 | — | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 173 | 173 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 75,596,269 | 6,924 | 130 | 75,589,215 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 14,878,817 | 15,787 | 330 | 14,862,700 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 7,566,743 | 127 | 73 | 7,566,543 | 296 | |
| Chromium | 29,423 | — | — | 29,423 | — | |
| Manganese | 12,751 | 1 | 7 | 12,743 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 9,844 | 6 | — | 9,838 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 3,594 | — | 8 | 3,586 | 9 | |
| Antimony compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 68,091,938 | 6,643 | 101 | 68,085,194 | 41 | |
| Zinc compounds | 14,150,836 | 15,152 | 339 | 14,135,345 | 197 | |
| Lead compounds | 7,694,885 | 125 | 61 | 7,694,699 | 429 | |
| Chromium | 26,877 | — | — | 26,877 | 41 | |
| Manganese | 11,685 | — | 5 | 11,680 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 9,032 | 6 | — | 9,026 | 41 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,670 | — | 7 | 3,663 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 50,218,115 | 4,541 | 54 | 50,213,520 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 13,527,738 | 14,053 | 213 | 13,513,472 | 91 | |
| Lead compounds | 7,079,522 | 121 | 43 | 7,079,358 | 41 | |
| Chromium | 29,294 | — | — | 29,294 | — | |
| Manganese | 12,003 | — | 3 | 12,000 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 8,555 | 6 | — | 8,549 | 0 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,874 | — | 5 | 3,869 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 39,374,981 | 4,102 | 68 | 39,370,811 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 12,810,577 | 13,673 | 319 | 12,796,585 | 274 | |
| Lead compounds | 6,318,819 | 125 | 55 | 6,318,639 | 292 | |
| Chromium | 32,108 | — | — | 32,108 | — | |
| Manganese | 11,711 | 1 | 5 | 11,705 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 8,399 | 5 | — | 8,394 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 4,037 | — | 6 | 4,031 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 167 | 167 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 37,360,726 | 3,496 | 43 | 37,357,187 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 13,437,374 | 13,923 | 253 | 13,423,198 | 6 | |
| Lead compounds | 7,134,969 | 129 | 44 | 7,134,796 | — | |
| Chromium | 39,770 | — | — | 39,770 | — | |
| Manganese | 12,338 | 1 | 3 | 12,334 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 9,909 | 5 | — | 9,904 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 4,761 | — | 5 | 4,756 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 215 | 215 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 137 | 137 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 31,183,729 | 3,370 | 32 | 31,180,327 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 17,317,430 | 14,565 | 213 | 17,302,652 | 9 | |
| Lead compounds | 7,020,654 | 104 | 110 | 7,020,440 | — | |
| Chromium | 38,927 | — | — | 38,927 | — | |
| Manganese | 12,961 | 1 | 2 | 12,958 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 11,163 | 5 | — | 11,158 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 4,494 | — | 5 | 4,489 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 238 | 238 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 32,635,301 | 3,240 | 36 | 32,632,025 | 1 | |
| Zinc compounds | 18,742,493 | 14,248 | 241 | 18,728,004 | 5 | |
| Lead compounds | 7,252,904 | 104 | 149 | 7,252,650 | 46 | |
| Chromium | 37,955 | — | — | 37,955 | — | |
| Manganese | 12,182 | 1 | 3 | 12,178 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 11,304 | 5 | — | 11,299 | 1 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,996 | — | 5 | 3,991 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 214 | 214 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 17,478,698 | 13,587 | 206 | 17,464,905 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 16,665,340 | 22 | 1 | 16,665,317 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 7,569,694 | 105 | 170 | 7,569,419 | — | |
| Chromium | 37,744 | — | — | 37,744 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 13,177 | 6 | — | 13,171 | — | |
| Manganese | 11,383 | 1 | 3 | 11,379 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 4,162 | — | 5 | 4,157 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 162 | 162 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 20,014,480 | 14,240 | 240 | 20,000,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 8,455,193 | 88 | 196 | 8,454,909 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 1,400,244 | 244 | — | 1,400,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 50,000 | — | — | 50,000 | — | |
| Manganese | 15,006 | — | 6 | 15,000 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 11,332 | 6 | — | 11,326 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 4,807 | — | 7 | 4,800 | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 1 | — | 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Lead compounds | 93 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NW
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6 | — | — | — |
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 |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | May 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Sep 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jun 28, 2022 | Jan 4, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 28, 2022 | May 24, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 28, 2022 | May 24, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 16, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 6, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 19, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 8, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Feb 13, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 29, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 29, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 29, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Oct 17, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Oct 17, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 7, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Nov 9, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Maintain Records | Nov 9, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Nov 9, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly install/implement BMPs | Nov 9, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW CSO - Related Unapproved Bypass | Nov 9, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Nov 9, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Construction - Failure to properly operate and maintain BMPs | Sep 16, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2007 | Jun 7, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2007 | Jun 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2007 | Apr 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2007 | Apr 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 31, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 31, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 3, 2004 | Feb 9, 2005 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 3, 2004 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +13% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.73 MGD | 4.60 | +3% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.73 MGD | 4.60 | +3% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.47 MGD | 2.39 | +3% | Sep 2015 | Open |
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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2023-0043 · May 24, 2023
$143,124
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-AKD983067307-002 · May 24, 2023
$143,124
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-AKD983067307-001 · Jun 28, 2022
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602707382 · May 5, 2021
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602707379 · May 5, 2021
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602196831 · Apr 16, 2020
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601099358 · Jun 22, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2006-0245 · Jun 14, 2006
$12,900
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2001-0123 · May 21, 2001
Judicial
· Case 10-1996-0017 · Jun 25, 1997
$300,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-AKD983067307-000 · Oct 29, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 10-1991-N001 · Jan 14, 1991
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 10-1990-N015 · Jun 21, 1990
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 10-1990-N016 · Nov 30, 1989
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