Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CONTINENTAL REFINING CO LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,013 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
-
501 REFINERY RD.
SOMERSET, KY 42501
View on map ↗ - County
- PULASKI County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324110
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 22, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000381113
How This Compares
#146
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#4,806
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
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
-52% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,552 | — |
| 2016 | 6,080 | +10% |
| 2017 | 6,013 | -1% |
| 2018 | 7,961 | +32% |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 1,238 | — |
| 2024 | 2,653 | +114% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,653 | 2,653 | — | — | 1,765 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,238 | 1,238 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,244 | 2,204 | 9 | 31 | 634 | |
| Toluene | 2,208 | 2,182 | 5 | 21 | 673 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,245 | 1,176 | 14 | 55 | 428 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 773 | 754 | 4 | 15 | 247 | |
| Benzene | 528 | 513 | 4 | 11 | 47 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 520 | 511 | 2 | 7 | 142 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 254 | 246 | 2 | 6 | 68 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 184 | 149 | 7 | 28 | 150 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5 | — | 1 | 4 | 15 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,682 | 2,682 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,306 | 1,305 | 1 | — | 14 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 865 | 860 | 5 | — | 2 | |
| Benzene | 752 | 500 | 2 | 250 | 125 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 241 | 241 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 158 | 158 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,786 | 2,786 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,275 | 1,275 | — | — | 250 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 900 | 900 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 750 | 500 | — | 250 | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 223 | 223 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 140 | 140 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,653 | 2,653 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,205 | 1,205 | — | — | 220 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 847 | 847 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 223 | 223 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 118 | 118 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | 1,765 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Methanol | — | 1,765 | — | — |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 10, 2019 | Apr 22, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Sep 10, 2019 | Sep 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Sep 10, 2019 | Nov 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 10, 2019 | Apr 22, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 10, 2019 | Sep 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 10, 2019 | Apr 22, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 10, 2019 | Nov 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 18, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 11, 2017 | Sep 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 11, 2017 | Sep 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 17, 2014 | Sep 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 17, 2014 | Sep 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 17, 2014 | Sep 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 17, 2014 | Sep 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 17, 2014 | Sep 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 13, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Jun 13, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 13, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Jun 13, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Jun 13, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jun 13, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 10, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Jun 10, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Jun 10, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 11, 2012 | Sep 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 11, 2012 | Oct 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 22, 2010 | Sep 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Mar 19, 2009 | May 5, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 19, 2009 | May 5, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 22, 2006 | Aug 17, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 22, 2006 | Jul 21, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 22, 2006 | Aug 17, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 22, 2006 | Aug 17, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 9, 2006 | Jun 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 9, 2006 | Jun 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 9, 2006 | Jun 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 9, 2006 | Jun 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 9, 2006 | Jun 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 6, 2004 | Apr 20, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 6, 2004 | Apr 20, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 6, 2004 | Apr 20, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 17, 2001 | Jul 19, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 17, 2001 | May 17, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 17, 2000 | Jun 26, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 17, 2000 | May 17, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 17, 2000 | Jun 26, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 17, 2000 | May 17, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Feb 9, 1999 | Feb 9, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 18, 1998 | Jun 18, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 30, 1997 | Jun 18, 1998 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +64% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +73% | May 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +300% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +100% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +33% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +167% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +87% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +200% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +80% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 240.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +700% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 207.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +590% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 207.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +314% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 240.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +380% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +23% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +73% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +4% | Sep 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE (ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE HELD WITH FACILITY)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD089227227-001 · Feb 11, 2020
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW 140206 · Feb 16, 2016
$200,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2003-5054 · Oct 9, 2003
$500
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000925 · Apr 19, 1999
$7,200
Judicial
· Case 04-1992-0043 · Jul 28, 1997
$200,000
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD089227227-JLB · Feb 10, 1997
$22,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD089227227-000 · Aug 30, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD089227227-010 · Sep 8, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD089227227-011 · Aug 30, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD089227227-009 · Mar 14, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD089227227-007 · Mar 13, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD089227227-006 · Jan 27, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD089227227-005 · Sep 2, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD089227227-004 · Mar 3, 1986
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD089227227-002 · Sep 13, 1985
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