Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
COLUMBIAN CHEMICALS COMPANY (NORTH BEND CARBON BLACK PLANT)
Quick Summary
- •Released 41,864 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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370 COLUMBIAN CHEMICALS LANE
CENTERVILLE, LA 70522
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- ST MARY PARISH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jun 10, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 25, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000449337
How This Compares
#115
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#1,855
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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)
+3% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 37,690 | — |
| 2016 | 31,280 | -17% |
| 2017 | 41,864 | +34% |
| 2018 | 43,958 | +5% |
| 2019 | 28,388 | -35% |
| 2020 | 35,700 | +26% |
| 2021 | 29,272 | -18% |
| 2022 | 36,143 | +23% |
| 2023 | 32,927 | -9% |
| 2024 | 38,692 | +18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 24,071 | 24,071 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 11,376 | 11,376 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,911 | 1,911 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 820 | 820 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 255 | 18 | 2 | 235 | 1,040 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 164 | 14 | 1 | 149 | 660 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 95 | 6 | 1 | 88 | 391 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 20,872 | 20,872 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 9,865 | 9,865 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,657 | 1,657 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 265 | 29 | 1 | 235 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 169 | 20 | 1 | 149 | 258 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 99 | 10 | 0 | 88 | 153 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 23,940 | 23,940 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 9,871 | 9,871 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,473 | 1,473 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 426 | 19 | 1 | 406 | 483 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 273 | 14 | 1 | 258 | 307 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 160 | 7 | 0 | 153 | 182 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 17,420 | 17,420 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 9,523 | 9,523 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,473 | 1,473 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 426 | 19 | 1 | 406 | 437 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 271 | 13 | 1 | 258 | 277 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 160 | 6 | 0 | 153 | 165 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 22,238 | 22,238 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 10,954 | 10,954 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,654 | 1,654 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 424 | 17 | 1 | 406 | 281 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 271 | 13 | 0 | 258 | 178 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 159 | 6 | 0 | 153 | 106 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 26,380 | 26,380 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,970 | 1,970 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 38 | 7 | 2 | 30 | 87 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 27,420 | 27,420 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 13,410 | 13,410 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,980 | 1,980 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 570 | 20 | 45 | 505 | 300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 364 | 15 | 29 | 320 | 185 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 214 | 7 | 17 | 190 | 110 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 26,615 | 26,615 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 13,070 | 13,070 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,970 | 1,970 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 152 | 20 | 17 | 115 | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 57 | 7 | 7 | 43 | 8 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ozone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 19,889 | 19,889 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 9,836 | 9,836 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,516 | 1,516 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 24 | 15 | — | 9 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 15 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 22 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 24,055 | 24,055 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 11,819 | 11,819 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,760 | 1,760 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 37 | 20 | — | 17 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 20 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 66 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | 2,263,046 |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | 380,224 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 12,673 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 134 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 4,814,118 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 457,938 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT - HAROLD J BABE LANDRY LANDFILL
BERWICK, LA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 391 | — | — | — |
|
ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT - HAROLD J BABE LANDRY LANDFILL
BERWICK, LA
|
Naphthalene | 660 | — | — | — |
|
ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT - HAROLD J BABE LANDRY LANDFILL
BERWICK, LA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,040 | — | — | — |
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 | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 3, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 3, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Jun 11, 2019 | Mar 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Jun 11, 2019 | Mar 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jun 30, 2018 | Mar 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jul 31, 2016 | Mar 25, 2021 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,410.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +503% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Cooling Water Intake Velocity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.52 m/sec | 0.15 | +898% | May 2025 | Open |
| Cooling Water Intake Velocity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 m/sec | 0.15 | +106% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Cooling Water Intake Velocity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.74 m/sec | 0.15 | +1,040% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Cooling Water Intake Velocity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.74 m/sec | 0.15 | +1,040% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 122,981.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +1,229,710% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 123,000.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +1,229,900% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +76% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.10 mg/L | 10.00 | +41% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +14% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 103.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +3% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 101.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +1% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Cooling Water Intake Velocity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 m/sec | 0.15 | +70% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Cooling Water Intake Velocity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.60 m/sec | 0.15 | +296% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Cooling Water Intake Velocity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 m/sec | 0.15 | +20% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 689.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +72% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 689.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +245% | Dec 2019 | 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 Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-SAWE200068 · Mar 25, 2021
$3,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WECN1900646 · Dec 20, 2019
Judicial
· Case 06-2015-3401 · Jun 11, 2018
$325,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2013-4828 · Jun 2, 2014
$8,964
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2007-3314 · Mar 28, 2007
$163,084
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