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TEIJIN CARBON AMERICA, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,376 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $1,500 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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121 CARDIFF VALLEY RD.
ROCKWOOD, TN 37854
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- ROANE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335991
- Inspections
- 4 · last Nov 14, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $1,500 · last May 8, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000373113
How This Compares
#241
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#6,017
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)
+89% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,180 | — |
| 2016 | 2,180 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2,376 | +9% |
| 2018 | 4,680 | +97% |
| 2019 | 3,750 | -20% |
| 2020 | 1,950 | -48% |
| 2021 | 3,803 | +95% |
| 2022 | 4,106 | +8% |
| 2023 | 3,204 | -22% |
| 2024 | 4,113 | +28% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen cyanide | 4,113 | 4,113 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen cyanide | 3,204 | 3,204 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen cyanide | 4,106 | 4,106 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen cyanide | 3,803 | 3,803 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen cyanide | 1,950 | 1,950 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen cyanide | 3,750 | 3,750 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen cyanide | 4,680 | 4,680 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen cyanide | 2,376 | 2,376 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen cyanide | 2,180 | 2,180 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen cyanide | 2,180 | 2,180 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen cyanide | — | — | — | 82,277 |
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 | FRV | Feb 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 16, 2014 | May 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 20, 2011 | May 24, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 2008 | Oct 1, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 30, 2005 | Jan 10, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 16, 1999 | Jan 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 14, 1997 | Feb 11, 1997 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603593052 · May 8, 2023
$1,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603500237 · Mar 9, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980803605-120 · Apr 25, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2007-1756 · Mar 5, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2005-9144 · Feb 8, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980803605-001 · Dec 5, 2005
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980803605-126 · Jan 31, 2000
ENF. ACTION REQUEST
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980803605-125 · Dec 10, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980803605-706 · Dec 6, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980803605-436 · Jan 15, 1997
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