Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
CREATIVE LIQUID COATINGS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 111 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 $225,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
801 JOHN C WATTS DR
NICHOLASVILLE, KY 40356
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- JESSAMINE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336390
- Inspections
- 7 · last Apr 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $225,000 · last Oct 13, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000378984
How This Compares
#284
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#9,704
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
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
10
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)
+6% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,666 | — |
| 2016 | 115 | -93% |
| 2017 | 111 | -4% |
| 2018 | 209 | +89% |
| 2019 | 248 | +19% |
| 2020 | 355 | +43% |
| 2021 | 12,439 | +3404% |
| 2022 | 213 | -98% |
| 2023 | 1,037 | +386% |
| 2024 | 1,765 | +70% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,005 | 1,000 | 5 | — | 53,805 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 250 | 5 | — | 17,305 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 250 | 5 | — | 76,505 | |
| Ammonia | 250 | 250 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 262 | 262 | — | — | 11,648 | |
| Copper compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 26,704 | |
| Nickel compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 59,217 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 82,528 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | 9,851 | |
| Copper compounds | 191 | 191 | — | — | 11,704 | |
| Nickel compounds | 17 | 16 | 1 | — | 29,797 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 43,440 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | 5,351 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 12,231 | 12,231 | — | — | 6,356 | |
| Copper compounds | 191 | 191 | 0 | — | 16,611 | |
| Nickel compounds | 17 | 16 | 1 | — | 41,030 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | 0 | — | 41,984 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | 2,522 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Copper compounds | 254 | 191 | 63 | — | 6 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 58 | — | 58 | — | 611,559 | |
| Nickel compounds | 43 | 16 | 27 | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 185 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 18,000 | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | 2,388 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 221 | 221 | — | — | 16,495 | |
| Nickel compounds | 23 | 19 | 4 | — | 42,633 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4 | 4 | — | — | 52,301 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 2,600 | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | 5,598 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 188 | 188 | — | — | 17,102 | |
| Nickel compounds | 17 | 16 | 1 | — | 39,836 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4 | 4 | — | — | 43,948 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | 5,535 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 627 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 98 | 98 | — | — | 20,734 | |
| Nickel compounds | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | 40,852 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 46,687 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | 5,544 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 96 | 96 | — | — | 21,551 | |
| Nickel compounds | 17 | 16 | 1 | — | 49,607 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 61,790 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,395 | 1,395 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 250 | 250 | — | — | 28,527 | |
| Nickel compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 59,005 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 100,162 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 17,300 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 56,950 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 76,500 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Copper compounds | — | 17,300 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | 53,800 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 5 | JESSAMINE CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL #1, NICHOLASVILLE |
| Copper compounds | 5 | JESSAMINE CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL #1, NICHOLASVILLE |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | JESSAMINE CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL #1, NICHOLASVILLE |
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 Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 8, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 8, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 8, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 8, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 6, 2023 | Apr 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Sep 6, 2023 | Apr 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 6, 2023 | Apr 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 6, 2023 | Apr 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 6, 2023 | Apr 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Sep 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Maintain Records | Sep 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Sep 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 31, 2014 | Jun 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 31, 2014 | Jun 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 31, 2014 | Jun 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 31, 2014 | Jun 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 31, 2014 | Jun 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 31, 2014 | Jun 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 31, 2014 | Jun 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 31, 2014 | Jun 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 31, 2014 | Jun 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 2, 2011 | Mar 2, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 6, 2009 | Jan 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 6, 2009 | Jan 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 6, 2009 | Jan 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 6, 2009 | Jan 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 6, 2009 | Jan 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 15, 2007 | Jan 9, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 30, 2002 | Feb 5, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 3, 2000 | Apr 3, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 6, 1993 | Sep 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 6, 1993 | Sep 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 1, 1991 | Mar 22, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 13, 1991 | Mar 7, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 13, 1991 | Mar 1, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 21, 1990 | Sep 4, 1990 | 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.
REFERRAL TO ENFORCEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD000648279-002 · May 7, 2025
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DWM-23-3-0221 · Apr 3, 2025
$100,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD000648279-001 · Feb 6, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-1795 · Jul 14, 2010
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD000648279-000 · Feb 13, 1991
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