Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
BIRLA CARBON USA, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 51,451 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
-
3500 SOUTH ROAD S
ULYSSES, KS 67880
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- GRANT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 11, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110009971977
How This Compares
#36
of 261 TRI reporters in KS
#1,650
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.
2
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)
-23% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 41,805 | — |
| 2016 | 47,418 | +13% |
| 2017 | 51,451 | +9% |
| 2018 | 44,180 | -14% |
| 2019 | 3,510 | -92% |
| 2020 | 27,685 | +689% |
| 2021 | 38,543 | +39% |
| 2022 | 40,015 | +4% |
| 2023 | 36,448 | -9% |
| 2024 | 32,157 | -12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 30,998 | 30,998 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 461 | 2 | — | 458 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | — | |
| Anthracene | 147 | 5 | — | 142 | — | |
| Biphenyl | 23 | 5 | — | 18 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 13 | 1 | — | 12 | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 30,998 | 30,998 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 3,071 | 3,071 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,393 | 1,393 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 461 | 2 | — | 458 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 255 | 5 | — | 250 | — | |
| Anthracene | 147 | 5 | — | 142 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 59 | 5 | — | 54 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 28 | 28 | — | 0 | — | |
| Biphenyl | 23 | 5 | — | 18 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 13 | 1 | — | 12 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 35,265 | 35,265 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 3,224 | 3,224 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,462 | 1,462 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 17 | 3 | — | 14 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 15 | 3 | — | 12 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 34,272 | 34,272 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 2,855 | 2,855 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,295 | 1,295 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 48 | 2 | — | 46 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 42 | 4 | — | 38 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 24,047 | 24,047 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 2,439 | 2,439 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,106 | 1,106 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 43 | 6 | — | 37 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 34 | 22 | — | 12 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 16 | 2 | — | 14 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 3,478 | 3,478 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 32 | 30 | — | 2 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 38,386 | 38,386 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 3,882 | 3,882 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,760 | 1,760 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 66 | 3 | — | 63 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 51 | 3 | — | 48 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 35 | 34 | — | 1 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 42,705 | 42,705 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 5,917 | 5,917 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 2,682 | 2,682 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 61 | 3 | — | 58 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 50 | 3 | — | 47 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 37 | 36 | — | 1 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 38,129 | 38,129 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 6,293 | 6,293 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 2,852 | 2,852 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 61 | 3 | — | 58 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 50 | 3 | — | 47 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 34 | 33 | — | 1 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 32,972 | 32,972 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 5,988 | 5,988 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 2,714 | 2,714 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 58 | 2 | — | 55 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 45 | 3 | — | 42 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 29 | 28 | — | 1 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 2,654,025 |
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | 2 | — |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 8,684 |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | 68,194 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 319,904 |
| Phenanthrene | — | — | — | 5,913,677 |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | 109,004 |
| Anthracene | — | — | — | 841,231 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WESTERN PLAINS REGIONAL LANDFILL
GARDEN CITY, KS
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 21, 1998 | May 29, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 21, 1998 | May 29, 1998 | 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 3604383685 · Apr 8, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604128151 · Sep 19, 2024
Judicial
· Case 07-2019-0014 · Jun 11, 2018
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