Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
LUCITE INTERNATIONAL INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 237,952 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 $75,709 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
6350 N TWIN CITY HWY
NEDERLAND, TX 77627
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 2 · last Oct 24, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $75,709 · last Jan 17, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000463917
How This Compares
#96
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#632
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
6
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 | 897,639 | — |
| 2016 | 287,500 | -68% |
| 2017 | 237,952 | -17% |
| 2018 | 263,393 | +11% |
| 2019 | 99,440 | -62% |
| 2020 | 351,875 | +254% |
| 2021 | 234,000 | -33% |
| 2022 | 10 | -100% |
| 2023 | 10 | 0% |
| 2024 | 0 | -100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 187,177 | 620 | 384 | 186,172 | 1 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 39,774 | 42 | 19 | 39,713 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,317 | 2,317 | — | — | 103 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 1,633 | 1,633 | — | — | 1,213,567 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 1,414 | 1,414 | — | — | 9 | |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 973 | 973 | — | — | 15 | |
| Methanol | 694 | 694 | — | — | 232,522 | |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Hydroquinone | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Phenylenediamine | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 202,770 | 1,694 | 1,605 | 199,471 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 119,744 | 27 | 11 | 119,706 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,129 | 9,129 | — | — | 900 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 8,178 | 8,178 | — | — | 356,768 | |
| Acetonitrile | 5,689 | 218 | — | 5,471 | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 3,878 | 3,878 | — | — | 0 | |
| Methanol | 1,430 | 1,430 | — | — | 71,271 | |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 1,022 | 1,022 | — | — | 120 | |
| Hydroquinone | 14 | 14 | — | — | 0 | |
| 1,2-Phenylenediamine | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 98,148 | 936 | 746 | 96,465 | — | |
| Methanol | 904 | 904 | — | — | 204,293 | |
| Acetonitrile | 388 | 131 | — | 258 | 0 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 216,952 | 1,319 | 1,258 | 214,375 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 22,079 | 21 | 8 | 22,050 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 11,261 | 11,261 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 3,740 | 3,740 | — | — | 1,153,733 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 3,633 | 3,633 | — | — | 284 | |
| Acetonitrile | 3,316 | 211 | — | 3,105 | — | |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 1,573 | 1,573 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 807 | 807 | — | — | 227,804 | |
| Hydroquinone | 14 | 14 | — | — | 300 | |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Phenylenediamine | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 185,855 | 1,012 | 965 | 183,877 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 15,517 | 20 | — | 15,497 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,358 | 9,358 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 8,836 | 8,836 | — | — | 16 | |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 8,365 | 8,365 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 6,372 | 6,372 | — | — | 1,751,367 | |
| Acetonitrile | 2,185 | 914 | — | 1,271 | — | |
| Methanol | 1,430 | 1,430 | — | — | 311,613 | |
| Hydroquinone | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Phenylenediamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,673 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 232,060 | 1,031 | 990 | 230,039 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 11,953 | 13 | — | 11,939 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10,753 | 10,753 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 8,619 | 8,619 | — | — | 0 | |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 8,340 | 8,340 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 8,178 | 8,178 | — | — | 48,379 | |
| Acetonitrile | 5,908 | 942 | — | 4,966 | — | |
| Methanol | 1,654 | 1,654 | — | — | 140 | |
| Hydroquinone | 14 | 14 | — | — | 0 | |
| 1,2-Phenylenediamine | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 682,141 | 3,746 | 1,153 | 677,242 | 401 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 149,927 | — | — | 149,927 | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 17,566 | 17,566 | — | — | 12 | |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 16,269 | 16,269 | — | — | 6,928 | |
| Methanol | 10,630 | 10,630 | — | — | 99,645 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,723 | 9,723 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 6,236 | 6,236 | — | — | 536,863 | |
| Acetonitrile | 5,113 | 917 | — | 4,196 | — | |
| Hydroquinone | 14 | 14 | — | — | 0 | |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Phenylenediamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES GOLDEN TRIANGLE LANDFILL
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Methyl methacrylate | 0 | — | — | — |
|
NEWPARK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC
WINNIE, TX
|
Hydrogen cyanide | 11 | — | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES LP
DEER PARK, TX
|
Hydrogen cyanide | 5 | — | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES LP
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methanol | 311,613 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK LLC
LA PORTE, TX
|
Methyl methacrylate | 49,162 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 144,123 |
|
NEWTON COUNTY REGIONAL
ORANGE, TX
|
Methyl methacrylate | 15 | — | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES LP
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methyl methacrylate | 1,558,067 | — | — | — |
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 |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 24, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 25, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 7, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 29, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 29, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 4, 2017 | Jul 5, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 20, 2017 | Apr 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 15, 2016 | Jan 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 19, 2014 | Feb 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 19, 2014 | Feb 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 19, 2014 | Mar 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 19, 2014 | Mar 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Feb 19, 2014 | Feb 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 19, 2014 | Feb 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 19, 2014 | Feb 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Apr 9, 2011 | Jun 6, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 9, 2011 | Jun 6, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 23, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 23, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 23, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 23, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 12, 2006 | Jun 19, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 18, 2003 | Jan 23, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 18, 2003 | Feb 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 18, 2003 | Feb 2, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 18, 2003 | Jan 15, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 18, 2003 | Jan 15, 2004 | 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-TXD988088761-22 · Dec 4, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603071037 · Jan 17, 2023
$28,834
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988088761-21 · Aug 30, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602860412 · Apr 29, 2022
$39,375
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602278857 · Jul 13, 2021
$7,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602226819 · Feb 21, 2021
$14,275
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602029472 · Aug 4, 2020
$15,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601227896 · Feb 19, 2019
$76,500
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988088761-20 · Jan 31, 2018
$32,813
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2017-0514 · Sep 27, 2017
$67,500
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988088761-19 · Jun 23, 2017
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988088761-17 · May 10, 2017
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988088761-18 · May 10, 2017
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988088761-15 · May 5, 2017
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988088761-16 · May 5, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988088761-14 · Mar 10, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988088761-13 · Mar 4, 2016
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988088761-12 · Oct 18, 2014
$7,500
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988088761-11 · Jun 10, 2014
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988088761-10 · Mar 10, 2014
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