Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
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Quick Summary
- •Released 1,555 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.
- •Reports releases of PFAS ("forever chemicals").
- Address
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3026 CORNWALLIS ROAD
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC 27709
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- DURHAM County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334413
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jul 31, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 21, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110002357985
How This Compares
#286
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#6,534
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
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
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)
+210% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,102 | — |
| 2016 | 940 | -15% |
| 2017 | 1,555 | +65% |
| 2018 | 1,172 | -25% |
| 2019 | 2,248 | +92% |
| 2020 | 2,406 | +7% |
| 2021 | 5,836 | +143% |
| 2022 | 2,290 | -61% |
| 2023 | 4,798 | +109% |
| 2024 | 3,419 | -29% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium perfluorooctanesulfonate | — | — | — | — | 0 | PFAS |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,192 | 2,192 | — | — | 216,964 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,228 | 1,228 | — | — | 1,134 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,427 | 2,427 | — | — | 240,318 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,371 | 2,371 | — | — | 493 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,281 | 2,281 | — | — | 225,835 | |
| Nitric acid | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,324 | 3,324 | — | — | 83 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,512 | 2,512 | — | — | 248,647 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 5,692 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,406 | 2,406 | — | — | 237,635 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,248 | 2,248 | — | — | 222,554 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,163 | 1,163 | — | — | 115,163 | |
| Nitric acid | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,546 | 1,546 | — | — | 153,126 | |
| Nitric acid | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 930 | 930 | — | — | 121,320 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,100 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,102 | 1,102 | — | — | 100,173 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 24,950 | 191,993 | 20 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 30,063 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SHAMROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
BROWNS SUMMIT, NC
|
Potassium perfluorooctanesulfonate | 0 | — | — | — |
|
AERC ACQUISITION CORPORATION D/B/A DART, A CLEAN EARTH COMPA
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 1,034 |
|
SHAMROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
BROWNS SUMMIT, NC
|
Hydrogen fluoride | 100 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 191,993 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 24,950 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium perfluorooctanesulfonate | 0 | TRIANGLE WWTP, DURHAM |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | TRIANGLE WWTP, DURHAM |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 22 | TRIANGLE WWTP, DURHAM |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jul 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 9, 2022 | Jun 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 9, 2022 | Jun 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 30, 2019 | Feb 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 30, 2019 | Feb 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 30, 2019 | Feb 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 30, 2019 | Feb 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 15, 1994 | Oct 19, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 24, 1990 | Nov 15, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 8, 1988 | Nov 14, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 5, 1988 | Oct 17, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 24, 1987 | Jun 5, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 24, 1987 | May 28, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 13, 1986 | Sep 8, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 11, 1985 | May 30, 1985 | 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-NCD980559660-033 · Mar 25, 2026
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980559660-030 · May 13, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2020-2113 · Sep 21, 2020
$133,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980559660-001 · Sep 9, 2020
$133,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980559660-017 · Sep 15, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980559660-007 · Oct 15, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980559660-006 · Nov 4, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980559660-005 · Jun 3, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980559660-003 · Jun 2, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980559660-004 · Apr 29, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980559660-002 · Sep 5, 1986
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