Mica Co of Canada Inc – Emissions Trend

Newport News, VA · 2019–2024 · Parent: Asheville-Schoonmaker Mica Co

This page assembles 6 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Mica Co of Canada Inc, spanning 2019–2024. Each annual total aggregates on-site air emissions, surface-water discharges, land disposal, and off-site transfers reported by the facility under EPCRA Section 313, which requires disclosure whenever a listed chemical is manufactured, processed, or otherwise used above threshold quantities.

Reported releases opened at 30.7K in 2019 and closed at 22.5K in 2024 – a decrease of 26.5% over the window. The chart below stacks the four TRI release media (air, water, land, off-site) and overlays the yearly total. The top contributor by cumulative mass is Methanol at 91.8K, followed by Toluene at 65.0K.

Because TRI figures are estimated, not metered, year-over-year deltas can reflect methodology revisions, ownership changes, or shifts in what a facility classifies as reportable, not only physical emission changes. Treat the trajectory as a disclosure record, and cross-reference with the EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) system for the fuller regulatory picture on this nonmetallic mineral product facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-26.5%)
2019 Total
30.7K lbs
2024 Total
22.5K lbs

Annual disclosure change

What changed: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023
  • Mica Co of Canada Inc's total reported releases rose from 20.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 21.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Mica Co of Canada Inc's air releases rose from 20.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 21.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
07.6K15.1K22.7K30.2K37.8K 201920202021202220232024 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 30.7K lbs 2 -
2020 24.9K lbs 2 -19.0%
2021 37.8K lbs 2 +52.0%
2022 20.0K lbs 2 -47.1%
2023 21.0K lbs 2 +5.0%
2024 22.5K lbs 2 +7.5%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 201920202021202220232024 Total
Methanol 17.6K 15.5K 25.3K 10.5K 10.6K 12.3K 91.8K
Toluene 13.1K 9.4K 12.5K 9.5K 10.4K 10.3K 65.0K

About This Data

Trend data is sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Facilities report annually. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. Year-over-year changes may reflect changes in production, pollution control measures, reporting methodology, or chemical thresholds.

A decrease in reported releases does not necessarily indicate improved environmental performance, as it may reflect production cutbacks, facility closures, or changes in reporting requirements. Similarly, increases may reflect expanded production rather than degraded environmental practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mica Co of Canada Inc getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2024, Mica Co of Canada Inc's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 27%.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 6 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2019–2024. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.