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GB BIOSCIENCES CORP

Quick Summary

  • Released 56,121 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
  • Assessed $48,645 in total penalties since records began.
  • Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
2239 HADEN RD.
HOUSTON, TX 77015
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County
HARRIS County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
325320
Inspections
3 · last Mar 18, 2024
Total Penalties
$48,645 · last Jun 28, 2022
Registry ID
110000460965

How This Compares

#211 of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#1,570 of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing

Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.

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 (2015–2020) -99% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 40,397
2016 40,888 +1%
2017 56,120 +37%
2018 54,981 -2%
2019 31,078 -43%
2020 534 -98%

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Chlorothalonil 409 377 31 80,841 ♦ Carcinogen
Hexachlorobenzene 125 125 0 498 ♦ Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 1 1 0 108 ♦ Carcinogen
Polychlorinated biphenyls 0 0 1 ♦ Carcinogen

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Biphenyl 2,736
Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) 13,152 13,152
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 9,069 9,069
Chlorothalonil 4,252 4,242 10 203,691 ♦ Carcinogen
Carbon tetrachloride 2,256 2,253 3 171 ♦ Carcinogen
Ammonia 2,021 1,330 691 123,824
Hexachlorobenzene 322 322 0 7,333 ♦ Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 5 5 0 850 ♦ Carcinogen

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Zinc compounds
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)
Chlorine 14,050 14,050
Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) 13,845 13,845
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 9,895 9,895
Ammonia 4,915 4,028 887 8
Chlorothalonil 3,798 3,789 9 157,645 ♦ Carcinogen
m-Xylene 2,586 2,577 9 90,273
Vanadium compounds 2,402 1,589 813 12,657
Carbon tetrachloride 2,369 2,366 3 260 ♦ Carcinogen
Biphenyl 479 479 9,334
Hexachlorobenzene 323 323 0 5,377 ♦ Carcinogen
Hydrogen cyanide 315 315
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 5 5 0 472 ♦ Carcinogen
Polychlorinated biphenyls 0 0 0 4 ♦ Carcinogen

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)
Zinc compounds
Chlorine 16,152 16,152
Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) 11,980 11,980
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 9,369 9,369
Ammonia 4,990 4,141 849 7
Carbon tetrachloride 4,540 4,536 3 178 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorothalonil 4,001 3,991 9 182,289 ♦ Carcinogen
m-Xylene 2,119 2,110 10 29,277
Vanadium compounds 2,050 1,633 417 18,833
Biphenyl 415 415 6,577
Hydrogen cyanide 381 381
Hexachlorobenzene 119 119 0 4,554 ♦ Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 5 5 0 522 ♦ Carcinogen
Polychlorinated biphenyls 0 0 0 5 ♦ Carcinogen

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)
Zinc compounds
Chlorine 11,727 11,727
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 9,261 9,261
Chlorothalonil 7,621 7,611 9 272,139 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) 3,991 3,991
Ammonia 2,708 2,169 538 14
m-Xylene 1,899 1,880 19 8,964
Vanadium compounds 1,230 1,066 164 12,925
Carbon tetrachloride 1,078 1,075 3 467 ♦ Carcinogen
Biphenyl 839 839 1,592
Hydrogen cyanide 411 411
Hexachlorobenzene 113 112 0 744 ♦ Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 10 10 0 590 ♦ Carcinogen
Polychlorinated biphenyls 0 0 0 7 ♦ Carcinogen

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)
Zinc compounds
Chlorine 12,404 12,404
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 8,736 8,736
Chlorothalonil 5,482 5,475 7 2,361,836 ♦ Carcinogen
Ammonia 5,334 5,163 171
Carbon tetrachloride 2,123 2,123 0 399 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) 1,803 1,803
m-Xylene 1,756 1,753 4 600
Hydrogen cyanide 998 998
Vanadium compounds 916 916
Biphenyl 837 837
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 6 6 0 22 ♦ Carcinogen
Hexachlorobenzene 1 0 0 618 ♦ Carcinogen
Polychlorinated biphenyls 0 0 175 ♦ Carcinogen

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
Hexachlorobenzene 1,659
Ammonia 33,037
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 291
Chlorothalonil 28,357
Chlorine 1,550,233
Polychlorinated biphenyls 2
m-Xylene 17 91,286
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 472,646
Biphenyl 6,910
Hydrogen cyanide 8,582
Carbon tetrachloride 1,311

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
US ECOLOGY TEXAS INC
ROBSTOWN, TX
Ammonia 7
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK LLC
LA PORTE, TX
Biphenyl 2
US ECOLOGY TEXAS INC
ROBSTOWN, TX
Biphenyl 1,356
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
Biphenyl 5,219
COASTAL PLAINS RDF
ALVIN, TX
Carbon tetrachloride 0
TM DEER PARK SERVICES LP
DEER PARK, TX
Carbon tetrachloride 1
US ECOLOGY TEXAS INC
ROBSTOWN, TX
Carbon tetrachloride 0
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
Carbon tetrachloride 177
COASTAL PLAINS RDF
ALVIN, TX
Chlorothalonil 26,598
ECOSERV
WINNIE, TX
Chlorothalonil 12,565
TM DEER PARK SERVICES LP
DEER PARK, TX
Chlorothalonil 131
US ECOLOGY TEXAS INC
ROBSTOWN, TX
Chlorothalonil 142,256
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
Chlorothalonil 740
COASTAL PLAINS RDF
ALVIN, TX
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 61
ECOSERV
WINNIE, TX
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 17
TM DEER PARK SERVICES LP
DEER PARK, TX
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0
US ECOLOGY TEXAS INC
ROBSTOWN, TX
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 190
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 254
COASTAL PLAINS RDF
ALVIN, TX
Hexachlorobenzene 12
ECOSERV
WINNIE, TX
Hexachlorobenzene 0
TM DEER PARK SERVICES LP
DEER PARK, TX
Hexachlorobenzene 66
US ECOLOGY TEXAS INC
ROBSTOWN, TX
Hexachlorobenzene 4,111
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
Hexachlorobenzene 365
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK LLC
LA PORTE, TX
m-Xylene 15,917
COASTAL PLAINS RDF
ALVIN, TX
m-Xylene 0
US ECOLOGY TEXAS INC
ROBSTOWN, TX
m-Xylene 481
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
m-Xylene 12,879
COASTAL PLAINS RDF
ALVIN, TX
Polychlorinated biphenyls 1
ECOSERV
WINNIE, TX
Polychlorinated biphenyls 0
TM DEER PARK SERVICES LP
DEER PARK, TX
Polychlorinated biphenyls 0
US ECOLOGY TEXAS INC
ROBSTOWN, TX
Polychlorinated biphenyls 2
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
Polychlorinated biphenyls 2
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK LLC
LA PORTE, TX
Vanadium compounds 149
COASTAL PLAINS RDF
ALVIN, TX
Vanadium compounds 966
US ECOLOGY TEXAS INC
ROBSTOWN, TX
Vanadium compounds 17,598
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
Vanadium compounds 119

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 Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Mar 23, 2022 Apr 11, 2022 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Dec 27, 2021 Open
caa FRV Jan 13, 2021 Open
caa FRV Jul 30, 2020 Open
caa FRV Mar 12, 2018 Open
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Nov 30, 2016 Open
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Apr 15, 2015 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Nov 30, 2011 Dec 1, 2011 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Nov 17, 2010 Nov 19, 2010 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Nov 3, 2009 Jan 19, 2010 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Nov 3, 2009 Jan 19, 2010 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Nov 3, 2009 Jan 19, 2010 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Nov 3, 2009 Jan 19, 2010 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators Nov 3, 2009 Dec 3, 2009 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Apr 10, 2007 Apr 25, 2007 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Apr 10, 2007 Apr 25, 2007 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Mar 2, 2005 Apr 29, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Mar 2, 2005 Mar 24, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Mar 2, 2005 Mar 24, 2005 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General Mar 2, 2005 Mar 24, 2005 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions Mar 2, 2005 Mar 9, 2005 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Mar 2, 2005 Apr 29, 2005 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions Jul 6, 2004 Jul 28, 2004 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jun 30, 1995 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test Apr 6, 1992 Apr 25, 1993 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Mar 14, 1989 Open
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Feb 14, 1989 Open

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
Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.04 mg/L 0.02 +84% Nov 2022 Open
Arsenic, total [as As] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.11 mg/L 0.10 +10% May 2021 Open
Manganese, total [as Mn] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 5.49 mg/L 3.00 +83% Nov 2020 Open
Manganese, total [as Mn] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2.07 mg/L 1.00 +107% Nov 2020 Resolved
Manganese, total [as Mn] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 6.52 mg/L 3.00 +117% Oct 2020 Open
Manganese, total [as Mn] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1.68 mg/L 1.00 +68% Oct 2020 Resolved
Daconil [C8Cl4N2] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1.71 mg/L 0.60 +185% Sep 2020 Open
Enterococci DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 163.00 MPN/100mL 104.00 +57% Sep 2020 Open
Enterococci DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 323.00 MPN/100mL 104.00 +211% Jul 2020 Open
Enterococci DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,830.00 MPN/100mL 104.00 +1,660% Jun 2020 Open
Daconil [C8Cl4N2] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.13 kg/d 0.08 +57% May 2020 Open
Enterococci DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 345.00 MPN/100mL 104.00 +232% May 2020 Open
Enterococci DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 775.00 MPN/100mL 104.00 +645% Apr 2020 Open
Enterococci DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 278.60 MPN/100mL 35.00 +696% Mar 2020 Open
Daconil [C8Cl4N2] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.57 kg/d 0.08 +608% Mar 2020 Open
Enterococci DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 3,110.00 MPN/100mL 104.00 +2,890% Mar 2020 Open
Daconil [C8Cl4N2] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.06 kg/d 0.02 +160% Mar 2020 Open
Manganese, total [as Mn] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1.07 mg/L 1.00 +7% Feb 2020 Open
Enterococci DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 114.00 MPN/100mL 104.00 +10% Jul 2019 Open
Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.02 mg/L 0.02 +11% Jul 2019 Open
Enterococci DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 135.00 MPN/100mL 104.00 +30% Jun 2019 Open
Enterococci DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 55.60 MPN/100mL 35.00 +59% May 2019 Open
Enterococci DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 4,840.00 MPN/100mL 104.00 +4,554% May 2019 Open
Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.02 mg/L 0.02 +5% May 2019 Open
Enterococci DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 287.00 MPN/100mL 104.00 +176% Apr 2019 Open
Enterococci DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 35.80 MPN/100mL 35.00 +2% Apr 2019 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 272.40 kg/d 227.00 +20% Feb 2019 Open
Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.03 mg/L 0.02 +47% Oct 2018 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 91.25 kg/d 81.72 +12% Feb 2018 Open
Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.03 mg/L 0.02 +32% Jan 2018 Open
Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.01 mg/L 0.01 +22% Jan 2018 Open
Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.02 mg/L 0.02 +5% Dec 2017 Open
Oil & Grease DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 16.20 mg/L 15.00 +8% Dec 2017 Open
Chloroform DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.05 kg/d 0.05 +9% Jul 2017 Open
Chloroform DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.25 kg/d 0.10 +149% Jul 2017 Open
Whole effluent toxicity DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 3.00 % 8.00 +99,999% Jun 2017 Open
Whole effluent toxicity DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 3.00 % 8.00 +99,999% Jun 2017 Open
Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 753.64 kg/d 529.82 +42% Apr 2017 Open
Arsenic, total [as As] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.21 mg/L 0.20 +3% Feb 2016 Open
Arsenic, total [as As] DMR, Limited - Overdue 0.21 mg/L 0.20 +3% Feb 2016 Resolved
Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.02 mg/L 0.02 +20% Apr 2015 Open
Hexachlorobenzene DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +233% Jan 2015 Open
Hexachlorobenzene DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +108% Jan 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.

Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3602480404 · Jun 28, 2022
$5,850
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case TX-2020-0463-IWD-E · Aug 19, 2021
$37,057
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3602278830 · Jun 29, 2021
$5,738
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3601760854 · Mar 29, 2019
$5,040
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2018-3343 · May 24, 2018
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXD000836486-8 · Dec 1, 2011
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXD000836486-7 · Jan 5, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXD000836486-6 · Dec 21, 2009
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXD000836486-5 · Nov 10, 2009
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXD000836486-4 · May 11, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXD000836486-3 · May 19, 2005
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXD000836486-2 · Mar 9, 2005
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXD000836486-1 · Jul 14, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2004-3321 · May 24, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1995-0083 · Jan 4, 1995
$1,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act · Case 06-1994-N468 · Mar 23, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act · Case 06-1993-N366 · Nov 30, 1992
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1990-0576 · May 22, 1990
$1,920
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act · Case 06-1989-N354 · Jan 30, 1990
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act · Case 06-1989-N323 · Feb 14, 1989

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