Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
PLAINVIEW BIOENERGY, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 23,222 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 chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2698 EAST HIGHWAY 70
PLAINVIEW, TX 79072
View on map ↗ - County
- HALE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 2 · last Feb 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 30, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110033218104
How This Compares
#330
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#2,616
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
2
Water (CWA)
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)
-17% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 29,009 | — |
| 2016 | 29,273 | +1% |
| 2017 | 23,222 | -21% |
| 2018 | 30,090 | +30% |
| 2019 | 13,116 | -56% |
| 2020 | 14,901 | +14% |
| 2021 | 25,032 | +68% |
| 2022 | 24,290 | -3% |
| 2023 | 21,661 | -11% |
| 2024 | 23,955 | +11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 7,354 | 7,354 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,554 | 6,554 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,706 | 4,706 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 3,477 | 3,477 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,864 | 1,864 | — | — | — |
2023
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,021 | 8,021 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 7,555 | 7,555 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 5,163 | 5,163 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,129 | 2,129 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,422 | 1,422 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,330 | 8,330 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 7,141 | 7,141 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 4,728 | 4,728 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,460 | 2,460 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,373 | 2,373 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 7,275 | 7,275 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,108 | 4,108 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,817 | 1,817 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,701 | 1,701 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 5,547 | 5,547 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 4,032 | 4,032 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,537 | 3,537 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,014 | 13,014 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 6,476 | 6,476 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,732 | 3,732 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 18,755 | 18,755 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 6,673 | 6,673 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,845 | 3,845 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 17,744 | 17,744 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 7,019 | 7,019 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 4,246 | 4,246 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 69,037 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 23,224 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 39,363 |
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 | Nov 22, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 14, 2016 | Feb 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 14, 2016 | Feb 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 14, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 14, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 29, 2016 | Feb 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 29, 2016 | Feb 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 29, 2016 | Feb 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 29, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 29, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 29, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 29, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 29, 2016 | Feb 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 30, 2016 | Feb 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 30, 2016 | Feb 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 4, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 4, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 4, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 4, 2016 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.93 kg/d | 97.16 | +99,999% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,900.00 mg/L | 1,736.00 | +9% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.08 | +15% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.04 | +69% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 mg/L | 0.08 | +280% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.04 | +108% | Nov 2018 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 196.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +1,207% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +410% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.58 kg/d | 32.23 | +7% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +6% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 kg/d | 0.08 | +208% | May 2015 | Open |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.04 | +367% | May 2015 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.89 kg/d | 32.23 | +5% | May 2015 | Open |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 kg/d | 0.03 | +170% | May 2015 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +34% | May 2015 | Open |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.02 | +469% | May 2015 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +59% | May 2015 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.03 kg/d | 32.23 | +40% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.04 | +305% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.04 | +178% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 kg/d | 0.03 | +30% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +75% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +80% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 kg/d | 0.09 | +212% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.17 kg/d | 0.18 | +539% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 kg/d | 0.08 | +113% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.71 mg/L | 0.09 | +735% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.45 mg/L | 10.00 | +25% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +2% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +31% | Feb 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 CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2016-0339-IWD-E · Aug 30, 2016
$5,083
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2015-0624-IWD-E · Feb 4, 2016
$15,960
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2012-3578 · Sep 4, 2012
$7,400
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