Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
LION ELASTOMERS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 178,957 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 $119,126 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1615 MAIN STREET
PORT NECHES, TX 77651
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325212
- Inspections
- 3 · last Dec 6, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $119,126 · last Dec 6, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110020515735
How This Compares
#113
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#752
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
8
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
10
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)
-35% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 198,626 | — |
| 2016 | 151,831 | -24% |
| 2017 | 178,957 | +18% |
| 2018 | 140,680 | -21% |
| 2020 | 85,207 | — |
| 2021 | 88,124 | +3% |
| 2022 | 117,130 | +33% |
| 2023 | 102,093 | -13% |
| 2024 | 129,639 | +27% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 123,652 | 123,652 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 5,947 | 5,947 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 40 | 40 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 94,448 | 94,448 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 7,604 | 7,604 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 41 | 41 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 110,755 | 110,755 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 6,320 | 6,320 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 55 | 55 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 76,240 | 76,240 | — | — | 18,205 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 11,830 | 11,830 | — | — | 756 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 54 | 54 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 72,463 | 72,463 | — | — | 9,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 12,695 | 12,695 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 49 | 49 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 133,220 | 132,970 | 250 | — | 112,862 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 7,403 | 7,403 | — | — | 446 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 57 | 57 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 169,579 | 169,579 | — | — | 22,432 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 9,317 | 9,317 | — | — | 474 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 61 | 61 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 129,951 | 129,951 | — | — | 10,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 17,899 | 17,899 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,622 | 3,622 | — | — | 413 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 305 | 305 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 55 | 55 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 152,562 | 152,562 | — | — | 9,986 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 28,882 | 28,882 | — | — | 389 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 16,827 | 16,827 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 305 | 305 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 50 | 50 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HUNTSMAN CORP
PORT NECHES, TX
|
1,3-Butadiene | — | — | — | 474 |
|
HUNTSMAN CORP
PORT NECHES, TX
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 12,158 |
|
ECOSERV
WINNIE, TX
|
Styrene | 6,516 | — | — | — |
|
STERICYCLE
HOUSTON, TX
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 3,758 |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 29, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 18, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Feb 21, 2023 | May 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 25, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 20, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 30, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 25, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 29, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 20, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 9, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 20, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 6, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 7, 2015 | May 8, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 1, 2014 | Nov 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 6, 2007 | Sep 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 6, 2007 | Jul 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 15, 2005 | Jul 12, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 15, 2005 | Jul 12, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 15, 2005 | Jun 29, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 15, 2005 | Jun 29, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 15, 2005 | Jun 29, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 14, 2001 | Jan 28, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 14, 2001 | Jan 28, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 2001 | Jan 28, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 12, 1993 | Dec 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Aug 21, 1991 | Aug 11, 1992 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 21, 1991 | Aug 11, 1992 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 10, 1991 | Mar 19, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 14, 1991 | Aug 11, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 10, 1990 | May 17, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 10, 1990 | May 17, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 10, 1990 | May 17, 1991 | Resolved |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow [dry weather] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.47 MGD | 0.25 | +85% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Flow [dry weather] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 MGD | 0.25 | +25% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.20 mg/L | 25.00 | +73% | May 2025 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +33% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +7% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +8% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +28% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +12% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +68% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +72% | Nov 2017 | Resolved |
| Flow [dry weather] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.41 MGD | 0.25 | +60% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.20 mg/L | 25.00 | +93% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.10 mg/L | 25.00 | +52% | Jul 2017 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 38.10 mg/L | 25.00 | +52% | Jul 2017 | 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.
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603889958
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603607253
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602860374 · Dec 6, 2023
$59,376
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000789685-8 · Apr 6, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602394919 · Apr 29, 2022
$15,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602318907 · Jan 19, 2022
$29,250
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602375093 · Nov 29, 2021
$15,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602092292 · Jun 30, 2020
$7,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601771819 · May 25, 2020
$13,384
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601832663 · Apr 27, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761439 · Dec 18, 2019
$15,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761165 · Jun 18, 2019
$14,625
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761987 · Dec 5, 2017
$7,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761289 · Jul 12, 2017
$8,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2016-0912 · Mar 31, 2016
$25,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000789685-7 · Jun 3, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000789685-6 · Aug 20, 2007
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000789685-5 · Jun 15, 2005
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000789685-4 · Jan 28, 2002
$18,600
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000789685-3 · Jul 30, 2001
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