FCC (NORTH CAROLINA) PAPER PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 807 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 $12,157 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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16820 US HIGHWAY 401
LAURINBURG, NC 28352
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- SCOTLAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 7 · last Feb 24, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $12,157 · last Dec 20, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110055573669
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
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.
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 807 | 807 | — | — | 9,313 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Phenol | 9,298 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 15 | LEITH CREEK WWTP, LAURINBURG |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 2024 | Jan 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 28, 2024 | Jan 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Feb 28, 2024 | Jan 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 28, 2024 | Jan 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 13, 2019 | Mar 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 13, 2019 | Apr 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 20, 2018 | Apr 6, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jun 29, 2016 | Jun 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 2016 | Jun 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Jun 29, 2016 | Jun 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 29, 2016 | Jun 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 29, 2016 | Jun 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 29, 2016 | Jun 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 29, 2016 | Jun 12, 2018 | 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.