Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
SI GROUP INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 28,734 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 $136,160 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
380 CHEMWOOD DRIVE
NEWPORT, TN 37821
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- COCKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 6 · last Oct 2, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $136,160 · last Mar 29, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110035828129
How This Compares
#100
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#2,301
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.
3
Air (CAA)
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)
-19% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26,800 | — |
| 2016 | 23,653 | -12% |
| 2017 | 28,734 | +21% |
| 2018 | 28,735 | 0% |
| 2020 | 159,552 | — |
| 2021 | 488,800 | +206% |
| 2022 | 454,719 | -7% |
| 2023 | 24,173 | -95% |
| 2024 | 21,783 | -10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 12,031 | 12,031 | — | — | 9,804 | |
| Methanol | 5,911 | 5,911 | — | — | 27,008 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,841 | 3,841 | — | — | 1,235 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13,451 | 13,451 | — | — | 6,951 | |
| Methanol | 6,393 | 6,393 | — | — | 30,563 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,329 | 4,329 | — | — | 891 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 233,255 | 233,255 | — | — | 567 | |
| Methanol | 175,364 | 175,364 | — | — | 20,472 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 46,100 | 46,100 | — | — | 118 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 230,650 | 230,650 | — | — | 19,546 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 212,050 | 212,050 | — | — | 549 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 46,100 | 46,100 | — | — | 107 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 72,052 | 72,052 | — | — | 19,210 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 71,880 | 71,880 | — | — | 478 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 15,620 | 15,620 | — | — | 142 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16,559 | 16,559 | — | — | 4,352 | |
| Methanol | 8,542 | 8,542 | — | — | 22,216 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,634 | 3,634 | — | — | 517 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16,559 | 16,559 | — | — | 4,401 | |
| Methanol | 8,543 | 8,543 | — | — | 33,273 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,633 | 3,633 | — | — | 559 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13,632 | 13,632 | — | — | 3,626 | |
| Methanol | 7,034 | 7,034 | — | — | 35,740 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,987 | 2,987 | — | — | 472 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 15,454 | 15,454 | — | — | 9,194 | |
| Methanol | 7,964 | 7,964 | — | — | 74,332 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,381 | 3,381 | — | — | 1,109 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | 812,757 | 19,053 | 2,579 |
| Methanol | — | 2,651,002 | 104,898 | 27,307 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 2,919,952 | 91,623 | 12,174 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | 11,623 | — |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES LLC
DARLINGTON, PA
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 30 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 1,203 | — |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES LLC
DARLINGTON, PA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 291 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 9,498 | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 15,385 | NEWPORT UTILITIES BOARD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, NEWPORT |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 15 | NEWPORT UTILITIES BOARD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, NEWPORT |
| Ethylbenzene | 2 | NEWPORT UTILITIES BOARD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, NEWPORT |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 5, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 5, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 20, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Oct 4, 2022 | May 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 18, 2017 | Apr 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 18, 2017 | Apr 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 18, 2017 | Apr 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 27, 2005 | Jun 8, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 18, 2001 | May 18, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 18, 2001 | Jul 10, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 6, 1997 | Sep 18, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 26, 1990 | Mar 8, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 26, 1990 | Mar 8, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 26, 1990 | Mar 8, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 11, 1987 | Feb 4, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 11, 1987 | Feb 4, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 11, 1987 | Jan 27, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 4, 1986 | Jan 31, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 5, 1984 | Jan 31, 1985 | 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 3603921352 · Mar 11, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603675025 · Aug 18, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603559757 · Mar 29, 2023
$136,160
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603385374 · Nov 9, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602437065 · Mar 19, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980840524-120 · May 31, 2017
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980840524-001 · May 6, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980840524-190 · May 29, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980840524-436 · Aug 18, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980840524-008 · Dec 17, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND980840524-014 · Dec 5, 1984
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