Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORP - TAFT PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,018 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 $39,700 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
266 HWY 3142
HAHNVILLE, LA 70057
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- ST. CHARLES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 3 · last Oct 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $39,700 · last May 19, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000743296
How This Compares
#265
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#7,069
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
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)
-68% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 316 | — |
| 2016 | 924 | +193% |
| 2017 | 1,018 | +10% |
| 2018 | 1,176 | +16% |
| 2019 | 1,138 | -3% |
| 2020 | 470 | -59% |
| 2021 | 317 | -33% |
| 2022 | 58 | -82% |
| 2023 | 130 | +126% |
| 2024 | 102 | -22% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 99 | 99 | — | — | 39 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 70 | 23 | 40 | 7 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 57 | 57 | — | — | 5 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 55 | 55 | — | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 257 | 16 | 132 | 110 | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 57 | 57 | — | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 413 | 21 | 44 | 348 | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 52 | 52 | — | — | 4 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 417 | 22 | 47 | 348 | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 406 | 54 | 352 | — | 27 | |
| Chloroform | 310 | 0 | 310 | — | 6,261 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 472 | 20 | 104 | 348 | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 382 | 60 | 322 | — | 26 | |
| Chloroform | 316 | 11 | 306 | — | 6,328 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 483 | 21 | 114 | 348 | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroform | 293 | 13 | 280 | — | 11,673 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 236 | 47 | 189 | — | 38 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 493 | 22 | 123 | 348 | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroform | 303 | 17 | 286 | — | 7,878 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 122 | 54 | 68 | — | 33 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 246 | 19 | 161 | 66 | 94 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 67 | 62 | 5 | — | 13 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Asbestos (friable) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 739 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 5,743,763 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Chlorine | — | — | — | 39 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC.
WALKER, LA
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BROWNING FERRIS WASTE SYSTEMS
SORRENTO, LA
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 12, 1994 | Jan 21, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 15, 1992 | Dec 5, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 31, 1989 | May 3, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.98 d | 0.31 | +1,833% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.42 d | 0.31 | +358% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 620.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +55% | Jun 2021 | 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 3602213652 · Apr 21, 2020
$0
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2020-3343 · Apr 21, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602076811 · Dec 31, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2009-3309 · May 22, 2009
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2000-0203 · Feb 4, 2002
Judicial
· Case 06-1994-0038 · Jul 31, 1996
$112,837
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD003913316-011 · Jul 15, 1994
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD003913316-481 · Dec 2, 1992
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD003913316-001 · Apr 4, 1990
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