Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PROTECH POWDER COATINGS
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,464 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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215 BROWNSVILLE AVE
LIBERTY, IN 47353
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- UNION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 5 · last Aug 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 17, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110000792492
How This Compares
#350
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#6,635
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
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+4% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,251 | — |
| 2016 | 3,573 | -65% |
| 2017 | 1,464 | -59% |
| 2018 | 12,340 | +743% |
| 2019 | 25,587 | +107% |
| 2020 | 17,824 | -30% |
| 2021 | 22,286 | +25% |
| 2022 | 8,894 | -60% |
| 2023 | 29,910 | +236% |
| 2024 | 10,631 | -64% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,493 | 5,493 | — | — | 3,471 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,912 | 2,912 | — | — | 3,077 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 1,331 | 1,331 | — | — | 149 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 895 | 895 | — | — | 541 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16,184 | 16,184 | — | — | 8,178 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6,740 | 6,740 | — | — | 3,469 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 5,128 | 5,128 | — | — | 1,438 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 1,858 | 1,858 | — | — | 86 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,319 | 5,319 | — | — | 6,457 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,386 | 2,386 | — | — | 2,721 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,189 | 1,189 | — | — | 1,615 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13,189 | 13,189 | — | — | 3,418 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,097 | 4,097 | — | — | 601 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,545 | 2,545 | — | — | 3,186 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 1,445 | 1,445 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,010 | 1,010 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,464 | 9,464 | — | — | 3,673 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,838 | 3,838 | — | — | 6,393 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,983 | 2,983 | — | — | 648 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 1,539 | 1,539 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,984 | 10,984 | — | — | 5,769 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 4,693 | 4,693 | — | — | 4,123 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,717 | 3,717 | — | — | 1,014 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 2,174 | 2,174 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,814 | 1,814 | — | — | 463 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,129 | 1,129 | — | — | 901 | |
| m-Xylene | 1,076 | 1,076 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,619 | 5,619 | — | — | 1,967 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,907 | 3,907 | — | — | 9,793 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,685 | 1,685 | — | — | 347 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 1,129 | 1,129 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,464 | 1,464 | — | — | 12,021 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,963 | 1,963 | — | — | 6,372 | |
| Toluene | 833 | 833 | — | — | 1,320 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 772 | 772 | — | — | 1,835 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,925 | 3,925 | — | — | 6,569 | |
| Toluene | 2,593 | 2,593 | — | — | 3,637 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,081 | 2,081 | — | — | 4,624 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 983 | 983 | — | — | 666 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 662 | 662 | — | — | 3,730 | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 3,471 | — | — |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | 149 | — | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 541 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 3,077 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
sec-Butyl alcohol | — | 149 | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 3,471 | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 541 | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 3,077 | — | — |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 19, 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jun 23, 2016 | Oct 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 2012 | Mar 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 26, 2006 | Jul 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 28, 2006 | Jul 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 1998 | Apr 11, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 1998 | Apr 11, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 27, 1998 | Apr 11, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 27, 1998 | Apr 11, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 18, 1987 | Dec 1, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 18, 1987 | Apr 28, 1988 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.06 | +50% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 deg F | 53.00 | +9% | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006036792-013 · May 24, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006036792-012 · Jul 25, 2016
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006036792-010 · Jan 17, 2007
$2,200
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006036792-009 · Dec 15, 2006
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006036792-008 · Nov 27, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006036792-011 · Sep 14, 2006
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006036792-006 · Sep 14, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006036792-007 · Sep 13, 2006
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006036792-003 · Sep 23, 1998
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006036792-004 · Sep 8, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006036792-002 · Mar 17, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND006036792-001 · Feb 23, 1988
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