Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PAULO PRODS CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,180 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.
- Address
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1307 RUTLEDGE AVE.
MURFREESBORO, TN 37129
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- RUTHERFORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jan 12, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 4, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110000498649
How This Compares
#276
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#6,902
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-96% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 911 | — |
| 2016 | 883 | -3% |
| 2017 | 1,180 | +34% |
| 2018 | 2,910 | +147% |
| 2019 | 980 | -66% |
| 2020 | 552 | -44% |
| 2021 | 497 | -10% |
| 2022 | 32 | -94% |
| 2023 | 194 | +506% |
| 2024 | 38 | -80% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 30 | — | 30 | — | 80,550 | |
| Zinc compounds | 8 | — | 8 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 160 | 160 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 30 | — | 30 | — | 77,510 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | — | 4 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,000 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 32 | — | 32 | — | 78,460 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 5,600 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 455 | 450 | 5 | — | 44,033 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 42 | — | 42 | — | 87,560 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 320 | 300 | 20 | — | 75,026 | |
| Ammonia | 200 | 160 | 40 | — | 151 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 32 | — | 32 | — | 56,330 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 4,400 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 470 | 450 | 20 | — | 83,031 | |
| Ammonia | 290 | 250 | 40 | — | 1,136 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 220 | — | 220 | — | 88,440 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,120 | 470 | 1,650 | — | 46,044 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 380 | — | 380 | — | 93,700 | |
| Ammonia | 290 | 260 | 30 | — | 954 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 120 | — | 120 | — | 5,544 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 550 | 530 | 20 | — | 53,037 | |
| Ammonia | 320 | 290 | 30 | — | 823 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 310 | — | 310 | — | 66,340 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 483 | 470 | 10 | 3 | 83,038 | |
| Ammonia | 280 | 250 | 30 | — | 1,355 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 120 | — | 120 | — | 44,450 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 451 | 440 | 11 | — | 38,029 | |
| Ammonia | 300 | 260 | 40 | — | 1,314 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 160 | — | 160 | — | 52,750 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 33,000 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 80,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MIDDLE POINT LANDFILL
MURFREESBORO, TN
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 550 | — | — | — |
|
MIDDLE POINT LANDFILL
MURFREESBORO, TN
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | MURFREESBORO STP, MURFREESBORO |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 80,000 | MURFREESBORO STP, MURFREESBORO |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 12, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 14, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 22, 1989 | Jul 24, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 22, 1989 | Jul 24, 1989 | 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-TND034818732-001 · Feb 1, 2024
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