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LION COPOLYMER GEISMAR LLC - GEISMAR FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,035,062 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 $100,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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36191 LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 30
GEISMAR, LA 70734
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- ASCENSION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325212
- Inspections
- 3 · last Apr 15, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $100,000 · last Aug 10, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000449765
How This Compares
#29
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#201
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+3% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 930,242 | — |
| 2016 | 943,268 | +1% |
| 2017 | 1,035,062 | +10% |
| 2018 | 1,088,257 | +5% |
| 2019 | 25,204 | -98% |
| 2020 | 918,320 | +3544% |
| 2021 | 1,039,078 | +13% |
| 2022 | 1,115,937 | +7% |
| 2023 | 995,946 | -11% |
| 2024 | 959,396 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 797,528 | 797,528 | — | — | 39,088 | |
| Propylene | 105,937 | 105,937 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 27,066 | 27,066 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 25,153 | 25,153 | — | — | 17,182 | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 3,712 | — | 3,712 | — | 47,784 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 834,441 | 834,441 | — | — | 42,651 | |
| Propylene | 105,883 | 105,883 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 27,643 | 27,643 | — | — | 18,747 | |
| Ethylene | 24,511 | 24,511 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 3,468 | — | 3,468 | — | 75,690 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 947,802 | 947,802 | — | — | 23,708 | |
| Propylene | 101,377 | 101,377 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 37,761 | 37,761 | — | — | 10,421 | |
| Ethylene | 25,354 | 25,354 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 3,643 | — | 3,643 | — | 60,978 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 871,116 | 871,116 | — | — | 49,127 | |
| Propylene | 94,045 | 94,045 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 45,157 | 45,157 | — | — | 6,330 | |
| Ethylene | 25,508 | 25,508 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 3,252 | — | 3,252 | — | 67,473 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 758,621 | 758,621 | — | — | 51,915 | |
| Propylene | 100,137 | 100,137 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 33,160 | 33,160 | — | — | 7,556 | |
| Ethylene | 23,142 | 23,142 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 3,260 | — | 3,260 | — | 42,934 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 21,997 | 21,997 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 3,207 | — | 3,207 | — | 53,600 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 906,649 | 906,649 | — | — | 31,827 | |
| Propylene | 92,363 | 92,363 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 64,531 | 64,531 | — | — | 13,990 | |
| Ethylene | 21,549 | 21,549 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 3,165 | — | 3,165 | — | 72,650 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 881,368 | 881,368 | — | — | 33,446 | |
| Propylene | 85,665 | 85,665 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 44,087 | 44,087 | — | — | 14,701 | |
| Ethylene | 16,773 | 16,773 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 7,169 | — | 7,169 | — | 66,474 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 840,785 | 840,785 | — | — | 8,390 | |
| Propylene | 51,222 | 51,222 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 34,525 | 34,525 | — | — | 1,976 | |
| Ethylene | 9,366 | 9,366 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 7,370 | — | 7,370 | — | 56,385 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 816,497 | 816,497 | — | — | 15,501 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 51,243 | 51,243 | — | — | 5,809 | |
| Propylene | 50,295 | 50,295 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 7,028 | — | 7,028 | — | 81,905 | |
| Ethylene | 5,179 | 5,179 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | 12,124 | — |
| Propylene | — | — | — | 7,796,064 |
| Ethylene | — | — | — | 2,903,362 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 31,647 | 3,532,399 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WM-WOODSIDE
WALKER, LA
|
n-Hexane | 2,135 | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 30,213 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
n-Hexane | 5,306 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 1 | — | — | — |
|
WM-WOODSIDE
WALKER, LA
|
Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 47,783 | — | — | — |
|
WM-WOODSIDE
WALKER, LA
|
Dicyclopentadiene | 2,916 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | 11 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | 12,113 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 20, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 20, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 20, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 20, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 17, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 31, 2017 | Jul 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jun 4, 2016 | Aug 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 4, 2016 | Aug 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Sep 29, 2014 | Oct 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 29, 2014 | Sep 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 29, 2014 | Sep 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 29, 2014 | Oct 6, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | May 9, 2014 | Aug 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 9, 2014 | Aug 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 2011 | Aug 31, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 31, 2011 | Aug 31, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 4, 2009 | Sep 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 25, 2008 | Mar 5, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 25, 2008 | Dec 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 21, 2005 | Oct 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 21, 2005 | Sep 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 21, 2005 | Dec 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2003 | Sep 18, 2003 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Mar 4, 2001 | Aug 22, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 18, 1993 | Sep 28, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 10, 1993 | Apr 26, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Aug 10, 1993 | May 6, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 10, 1993 | May 6, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 10, 1993 | May 6, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 10, 1993 | May 6, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 10, 1993 | May 6, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 10, 1993 | May 6, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 10, 1993 | May 6, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Mar 12, 1993 | Apr 26, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 23, 1992 | Sep 28, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 23, 1992 | Apr 26, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 20, 1992 | Apr 26, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 25, 1990 | Dec 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 17, 1989 | May 31, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 12, 1989 | Jul 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 19, 1989 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 18, 1989 | Sep 11, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jun 2, 1988 | Jul 8, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 18, 1988 | Jun 9, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 15, 1988 | Mar 12, 1990 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 112.96 kg/d | 105.33 | +7% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 310.99 kg/d | 302.36 | +3% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 606.00 kg/d | 474.43 | +28% | May 2024 | Open |
| Chloroethane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.98 kg/d | 4.08 | +22% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 691.90 kg/d | 449.46 | +54% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,098.39 kg/d | 1,525.44 | +38% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 301.46 kg/d | 288.74 | +4% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.40 mg/L | 50.00 | +5% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 163.89 kg/d | 104.87 | +56% | Sep 2015 | Open |
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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-SAMM200093 · Aug 10, 2021
$2,587
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008194060-215 · Mar 12, 2021
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WECN1701069 · Dec 13, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008194060-108 · Jul 13, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008194060-202 · Mar 11, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008194060-235 · Apr 4, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008194060-368 · Aug 20, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008194060-041 · Jun 26, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2007-2901 · Feb 15, 2007
$5,688
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008194060-308 · Jan 31, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008194060-269 · Feb 16, 2004
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00003053 · Mar 9, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1999-0903 · Sep 24, 1999
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1999-N111 · Sep 24, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1998-0252 · Feb 17, 1998
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1998-N214 · Feb 17, 1998
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1998-N173 · Nov 28, 1997
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1998-0135 · Nov 28, 1997
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00001498 · May 30, 1997
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N065 · Feb 27, 1995
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