Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
LEAR CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 141 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 $10,636 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
505 HOOVER ST.
FARWELL, MI 48622
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- CLARE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326150
- Inspections
- 4 · last Apr 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $10,636 · last Jul 28, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000407765
How This Compares
#428
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#9,487
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.
1
Air (CAA)
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)
+129% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9 | — |
| 2016 | 141 | +1516% |
| 2017 | 141 | -0% |
| 2018 | 149 | +6% |
| 2019 | 15 | -90% |
| 2020 | 10 | -33% |
| 2021 | 10 | 0% |
| 2022 | 10 | 0% |
| 2023 | 20 | +100% |
| 2024 | 20 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | 238 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 19,513 | |
| Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | 86 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 20 | 20 | — | — | 1,698 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | 1,333 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 12,095 | |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | 3,665 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 892 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | 7,906 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 39,973 | |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | 3,780 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,476 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 39,973 | |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | 3,780 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | 4,126 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4,676 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 750 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 132 | 132 | — | — | 28,863 | |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | 15 | 15 | — | — | 2,798 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate | 2 | 2 | — | — | 699 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 132 | 132 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | 7 | 7 | — | — | 6,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,110 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 132 | 132 | — | — | 2,200 | |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | 7 | 7 | — | — | 6,940 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,110 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11,682 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2,274 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate | 2 | 2 | — | — | 569 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8,673 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WAYNE DISPOSAL INC.
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate | — | — | — | 2,110 |
|
WAYNE DISPOSAL INC.
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | — | — | — | 6,900 |
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 | FRV | Nov 13, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 19, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 19, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 19, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 19, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 5, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 27, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 19, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 9, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 13, 1994 | Jan 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 28, 1990 | May 16, 1991 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604674987 · Nov 13, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602745333 · Jul 28, 2022
$10,636
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602483651 · Apr 5, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601997537 · Sep 27, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2019-7518 · Dec 21, 2018
$2,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601721847 · Dec 19, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601418390 · Apr 9, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2013-7194 · Apr 3, 2013
$119,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID043768555-002 · Apr 13, 1994
Compliance Communication Letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID043768555-001 · Apr 10, 1990
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