TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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KEPPEL AMFELS
Quick Summary
- •Released 33 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
-
20000 HWY 48 BROWNSVILLE
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
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- CAMERON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336611
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 20, 1998
- Registry ID
- 110018858324
How This Compares
#1,286
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#10,914
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)
-4% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20,356 | — |
| 2017 | 33 | — |
| 2018 | 47 | +42% |
| 2019 | 30,593 | +64991% |
| 2020 | 42,634 | +39% |
| 2021 | 31,904 | -25% |
| 2022 | 20,991 | -34% |
| 2023 | 46,245 | +120% |
| 2024 | 19,504 | -58% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 19,504 | 19,504 | — | — | 23 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 5,956 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 24,691 | 24,691 | — | — | 8,707 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8,807 | 8,807 | — | — | 4,080 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 6,704 | 6,704 | — | — | 3,453 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| m-Xylene | 2,711 | 2,711 | — | — | 6,977 | |
| Toluene | 2,148 | 2,148 | — | — | 9,064 | |
| p-Xylene | 1,184 | 1,184 | — | — | 4,800 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 20,724 | 20,724 | — | — | 281 | |
| Zinc compounds | 264 | 264 | — | — | 92,084 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 504 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 31,637 | 31,637 | — | — | 316 | |
| Zinc compounds | 264 | 264 | — | — | 92,084 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 566 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 42,085 | 42,085 | — | — | 356 | |
| Zinc compounds | 546 | 546 | — | — | 190,365 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 638 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 30,179 | 30,179 | — | — | 206 | |
| Zinc compounds | 411 | 411 | — | — | 143,225 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 370 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 47 | 47 | — | — | 16,418 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 33 | 33 | — | — | 11,625 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 20,351 | 20,351 | — | — | 538 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,977 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS
MCALLEN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 23 | — | — | — |
|
LA GLORIA RANCH LANDFILL
EDINBURG, TX
|
Lead | 200 | — | — | — |
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: General | Jul 13, 2006 | Aug 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 13, 2006 | Aug 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 13, 2006 | Aug 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 13, 2006 | Aug 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 12, 2005 | May 13, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 12, 2005 | May 17, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 5, 2003 | Mar 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 5, 2003 | Mar 18, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 5, 2003 | Mar 18, 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.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988078077-3 · Jul 13, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988078077-2 · May 12, 2005
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988078077-1 · Mar 5, 2003
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