BAYPORT FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 376 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 $112,042 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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12000 BAY AREA BVD
PASADENA, TX 77507
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 2 · last Nov 20, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $112,042 · last Jan 6, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110070934284
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 | 634 | — |
| 2016 | 493 | -22% |
| 2017 | 376 | -24% |
| 2018 | 602 | +60% |
| 2020 | 132 | — |
| 2021 | 156 | +18% |
| 2022 | 400 | +156% |
| 2023 | 362 | -9% |
| 2024 | 270 | -25% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 217 | 217 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 53 | 48 | 5 | — | 197,519 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5,508 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 217 | 217 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 145 | 140 | 5 | — | 138,056 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4,845 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 233 | 233 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 167 | 162 | 5 | — | 156,313 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4,262 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 156 | 151 | 5 | — | 180,086 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 132 | 127 | 5 | — | 255,033 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 9,286 | |
| Methanol | 393 | 388 | 5 | — | 235,851 | |
| Nitric acid | 209 | 209 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 4,780 | |
| Nitric acid | 208 | 208 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 168 | 163 | 5 | — | 352,692 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 12,557 | |
| Methanol | 376 | 371 | 5 | — | 224,764 | |
| Nitric acid | 117 | 117 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 370 | — | 370 | — | 43,500 | |
| Methanol | 264 | 259 | 5 | — | 139,550 |
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 | — | — | — | 195,544 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 4,957 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,508 | GULF COAST AUTHORITY, PASADENA |
| Methanol | 197,519 | GULF COAST AUTHORITY, PASADENA |
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 | HPV | Jun 20, 2023 | Jul 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 29, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 13, 2023 | Feb 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 13, 2023 | Feb 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Feb 13, 2023 | Feb 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 12, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 11, 2006 | Nov 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 11, 2006 | Nov 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 11, 2006 | Jun 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 11, 2006 | Nov 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Oct 11, 2006 | Dec 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 11, 2006 | Jun 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Oct 11, 2006 | Nov 1, 2006 | 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.