Non-Compliance
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Clean Air Act
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IPS CORPORATION - DURHAM PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,164 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
-
600 ELLIS RD
DURHAM, NC 27703
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- DURHAM County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325520
- Inspections
- 7 · last Feb 24, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 9, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110004061005
How This Compares
#169
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#3,787
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-5% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16,057 | — |
| 2016 | 17,305 | +8% |
| 2017 | 11,164 | -35% |
| 2018 | 13,885 | +24% |
| 2019 | 13,449 | -3% |
| 2020 | 11,323 | -16% |
| 2021 | 16,862 | +49% |
| 2022 | 17,568 | +4% |
| 2023 | 17,269 | -2% |
| 2024 | 15,306 | -11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 15,306 | 15,306 | — | — | 59,069 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 17,269 | 17,269 | — | — | 55,646 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 17,568 | 17,568 | — | — | 33,668 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 16,862 | 16,862 | — | — | 57,899 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 11,323 | 11,323 | — | — | 31,169 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 13,449 | 13,449 | — | — | 28,093 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 13,490 | 13,490 | — | — | 21,981 | |
| Styrene | 395 | 395 | — | — | 770 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 11,164 | 11,164 | — | — | 46,927 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 17,305 | 17,305 | — | — | 61,187 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 16,057 | 16,057 | — | — | 75,007 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 59,069 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FIELDING ENVIROMENTAL LLC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 59,069 | — |
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 | Mar 12, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 28, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 28, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Mar 24, 2021 | Jul 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 24, 2021 | Jul 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 24, 2021 | Jul 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 31, 2018 | Mar 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 30, 2008 | Aug 12, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 30, 2008 | Aug 12, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 18, 2006 | Jun 20, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 18, 2006 | Jul 9, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 18, 2006 | Jul 9, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 18, 2006 | Jul 9, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 18, 2006 | Jul 9, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 18, 2006 | Jul 9, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 18, 2006 | Jul 9, 2007 | 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-NCR000135509-014 · Jul 29, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000135509-012 · Jun 14, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000135509-011 · Jan 21, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-9135 · Jun 16, 2014
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000135509-002 · Jul 9, 2009
$50,375
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000135509-001 · Mar 22, 2007
$79,250
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