Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NOVARES - HOWELL
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,348 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 $602 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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1301 MCPHERSON PARK DR
HOWELL, MI 48843
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- LIVINGSTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336390
- Inspections
- 5 · last Apr 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $602 · last May 29, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000408274
How This Compares
#294
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#6,728
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
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
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 (2015–2018)
+49% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,348 | — |
| 2018 | 2,003 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,003 | 2,003 | — | — | 1,911 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,348 | 1,348 | — | — | 1,403 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 770 | 1,141 | 10,942 |
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 | Feb 27, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Apr 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 3, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 14, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to eliminate or relocate industrial stormwater outfalls from identified sensitive areas | Oct 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Oct 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Oct 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Other noncompliance related to industrial stormwater discharges | Oct 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 1, 2020 | Feb 18, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Other noncompliance related to industrial stormwater discharges | Feb 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Feb 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to eliminate or relocate industrial stormwater outfalls from identified sensitive areas | Feb 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 2016 | Oct 27, 2016 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 29, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Apr 25, 2012 | Feb 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Apr 25, 2012 | Feb 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 25, 2012 | Feb 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 25, 2012 | Feb 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 25, 2012 | Feb 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Apr 25, 2012 | Feb 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 25, 2012 | Feb 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Apr 25, 2012 | Feb 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 31, 2006 | Dec 5, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 31, 2006 | Dec 5, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 31, 2006 | Dec 5, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 31, 2006 | Dec 5, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 14, 1999 | Sep 17, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 4, 1997 | Jun 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 4, 1997 | Jun 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 4, 1997 | Jun 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 4, 1997 | Jun 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 4, 1997 | Jun 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 11, 1991 | Sep 30, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 11, 1990 | Jul 20, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 11, 1990 | Jul 20, 1990 | 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 3604853134 · Mar 27, 2026
SECOND LETTER OF WARNING (120)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID985575851-001 · Jan 26, 2026
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MI-29421651290817481 · May 29, 2024
$606
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603311318 · Aug 3, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603311320 · Jul 14, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600754802 · Jun 29, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID985575851-006 · Jan 14, 1999
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID985575851-005 · Jun 4, 1998
$54,300
NOV/INITIAL STATE ADMIN CONSENT ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID985575851-004 · Feb 19, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID985575851-003 · Jun 4, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID985575851-002 · Jun 18, 1991
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