GULF COAST CHEMICAL INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,765 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
220 JACQULYN ST.
ABBEVILLE, LA 70510
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- VERMILION County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 3 · last Nov 9, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000449293
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,345 | — |
| 2016 | 5,785 | +8% |
| 2017 | 3,765 | -35% |
| 2018 | 4,300 | +14% |
| 2019 | 3,935 | -8% |
| 2020 | 4,645 | +18% |
| 2021 | 3,786 | -18% |
| 2022 | 4,100 | +8% |
| 2023 | 3,560 | -13% |
| 2024 | 3,825 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,355 | 3,355 | — | — | 80 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 325 | 325 | — | — | 50 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 65 | 65 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 60 | 60 | — | — | 40 | |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 26 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,980 | 2,980 | — | — | 40 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 310 | 310 | — | — | 10 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 150 | 150 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 75 | 75 | — | — | 350 | |
| Toluene | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 15 | 15 | — | — | 5 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,430 | 3,430 | — | — | 1,516 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 365 | 365 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 160 | 160 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 95 | 95 | — | — | 375 | |
| Toluene | 25 | 25 | — | — | 1 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 15 | 15 | — | — | 1 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,210 | 3,210 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 295 | 295 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 140 | 140 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 90 | 90 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 11 | 11 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,095 | 4,095 | — | — | 10 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 280 | 280 | — | — | 940 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 140 | 140 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 80 | 80 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 25 | 25 | — | — | 10 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,440 | 3,440 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 220 | 220 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 130 | 130 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 85 | 85 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,830 | 3,830 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 190 | 190 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 110 | 110 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 110 | 110 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,375 | 3,375 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 130 | 130 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 120 | 120 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 5,350 | 5,350 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 170 | 170 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 130 | 130 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 85 | 85 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 40 | 40 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 4,910 | 4,910 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 225 | 225 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 130 | 130 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 40 | 40 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 40 | 40 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 25 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WEST TEXAS DRUM II BAYTOWN FACILITY
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Toluene | 5 | — | — | — |
|
WEST TEXAS DRUM II BAYTOWN FACILITY
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 50 | — | — | — |
|
WEST TEXAS DRUM II BAYTOWN FACILITY
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Methanol | 80 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA, INC.
GLENCOE, AL
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 25 | — |
|
WEST TEXAS DRUM II BAYTOWN FACILITY
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Certain glycol ethers | 1 | — | — | — |
|
WEST TEXAS DRUM II BAYTOWN FACILITY
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | 10 | — | — | — |
|
WEST TEXAS DRUM II BAYTOWN FACILITY
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Ethylene glycol | 40 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 190.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +27% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 239.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +59% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +13% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +7% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 243.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +62% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +60% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +47% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 166.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +11% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +87% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +180% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +9% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,410.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 109.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +142% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 109.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +142% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 344.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +129% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 344.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +129% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 109.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +263% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 109.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +263% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2,410.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2,410.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,410.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 430.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +856% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 430.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,333% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 430.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,333% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 435.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +190% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 435.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +190% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 430.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +856% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 257.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +757% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 257.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +757% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 257.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +471% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 52.60 mg/L | 45.00 | +17% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +75% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 52.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +75% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 164.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +9% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.60 mg/L | 45.00 | +17% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 164.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +9% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.70 mg/L | 45.00 | +102% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 297.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +98% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 297.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +98% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 90.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +202% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +202% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 90.70 mg/L | 45.00 | +102% | Dec 2016 | 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.