TRI Reporter
RCRA
NICCA USA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,295 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $315,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1044 S. NELSON DR.
FOUNTAIN INN, SC 29644
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- LAURENS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325613
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 27, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $315,000 · last Sep 12, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110000854326
How This Compares
#167
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#4,726
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 (2015–2022)
-72% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,435 | — |
| 2016 | 6,265 | -3% |
| 2017 | 6,295 | 0% |
| 2018 | 6,335 | +1% |
| 2019 | 89 | -99% |
| 2020 | 3,410 | +3732% |
| 2021 | 2,596 | -24% |
| 2022 | 1,775 | -32% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 255 | |
| Formaldehyde | 755 | 755 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 755 | 755 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ammonia | 255 | 255 | — | — | 4,184 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 40 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 205 | |
| Methanol | 1,575 | 1,575 | — | — | 60 | |
| Formaldehyde | 755 | 755 | — | — | 100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 255 | 255 | — | — | 4,634 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 55 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 200 | |
| Ammonia | 1,875 | 1,875 | — | — | 5,083 | |
| Methanol | 1,214 | 1,214 | — | — | 759 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 255 | 255 | — | — | 75 | |
| Formaldehyde | 64 | 64 | — | — | 1,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 89 | 89 | — | — | 1,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,075 | |
| Ammonia | 3,585 | 3,585 | — | — | 9,665 | |
| Methanol | 2,388 | 2,388 | — | — | 1,470 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 255 | 255 | — | — | 145 | |
| Formaldehyde | 105 | 105 | — | — | 2,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,065 | |
| Ammonia | 3,545 | 3,545 | — | — | 9,580 | |
| Methanol | 2,388 | 2,388 | — | — | 18,250 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,800 | |
| Formaldehyde | 105 | 105 | — | — | 26,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 100 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,065 | |
| Ammonia | 3,515 | 3,515 | — | — | 9,490 | |
| Methanol | 2,388 | 2,388 | — | — | 18,200 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,750 | |
| Formaldehyde | 105 | 105 | — | — | 26,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 100 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,066 | |
| Ammonia | 3,685 | 3,685 | — | — | 9,525 | |
| Methanol | 2,388 | 2,388 | — | — | 18,600 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,790 | |
| Formaldehyde | 105 | 105 | — | — | 27,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | 18,300 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 26,300 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 100 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 1,770 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MARCENGILL FARMS
WESTMINSTER, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 700 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN BIO MASS
WALTERBORO, SC
|
Ammonia | 100 | — | — | — |
|
MARCENGILL FARMS
WESTMINSTER, SC
|
Ammonia | 9,300 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN BIO MASS
WALTERBORO, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 350 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 180 | WCRSA DURBIN CREEK, FOUNTAIN INN |
| Formaldehyde | 26,200 | WCRSA DURBIN CREEK, FOUNTAIN INN |
| Methanol | 18,250 | WCRSA DURBIN CREEK, FOUNTAIN INN |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 100 | WCRSA DURBIN CREEK, FOUNTAIN INN |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,800 | WCRSA DURBIN CREEK, FOUNTAIN INN |
| Zinc compounds | 15 | WCRSA DURBIN CREEK, FOUNTAIN INN |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 23, 2019 | May 24, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 23, 2019 | Jun 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 12, 2001 | Mar 1, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 12, 2001 | Mar 1, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 28, 1999 | May 3, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 2, 1997 | Aug 4, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 2, 1997 | Jun 10, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 1996 | Jan 7, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 1996 | Jan 7, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 29, 1994 | Oct 29, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 15, 1993 | Oct 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 15, 1993 | Oct 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 10, 1993 | Oct 15, 1993 | 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
· Case 04-2025-6000 · Dec 11, 2024
$315,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2020-1313 · Jun 10, 2020
RETURN TO COMPLIANCE LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD091318832-002 · Jul 2, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2005-2651 · Sep 12, 2005
$50,000
30-DAY COMPLIANCE WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD091318832-001 · Mar 1, 2002
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD091318832-000 · Sep 8, 1999
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