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CF INDUSTRIES NITROGEN, LLC - PORT NEAL COMPLEX
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,778,465 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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1182 260TH STREET
SERGEANT BLUFF, IA 51054
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- WOODBURY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325311
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 19, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 25, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000414089
How This Compares
#2
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#62
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.
7
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+244% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 686,578 | — |
| 2016 | 1,115,997 | +63% |
| 2017 | 2,778,465 | +149% |
| 2018 | 3,459,755 | +25% |
| 2019 | 5,072,482 | +47% |
| 2020 | 3,148,073 | -38% |
| 2021 | 3,297,308 | +5% |
| 2022 | 2,212,143 | -33% |
| 2023 | 2,504,178 | +13% |
| 2024 | 2,364,772 | -6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,438,754 | 1,417,390 | 21,364 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 831,424 | — | 831,424 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 55,889 | 55,572 | 317 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 34,439 | 34,439 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,446 | 3,446 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 632 | 632 | — | — | 73,944 | |
| Copper compounds | 89 | 89 | — | — | 65,455 | |
| Nickel compounds | 49 | 49 | — | — | 7,817 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 34 | 34 | — | — | 6,867 | |
| Nitric acid | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,558,809 | 1,533,767 | 25,042 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 851,360 | — | 851,360 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 56,097 | 55,782 | 315 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 34,346 | 34,346 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,499 | 3,499 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 67 | 62 | 5 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,454,239 | 1,428,384 | 25,855 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 661,035 | — | 661,035 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 59,130 | 58,835 | 295 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 34,235 | 34,235 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,473 | 3,473 | — | — | 28,849 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 31 | 26 | 5 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,391,806 | 2,346,867 | 44,939 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 822,920 | — | 822,920 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 49,047 | 48,602 | 445 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 29,493 | 29,493 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,134 | 3,134 | — | — | 377 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 597 | 597 | — | — | 131,874 | |
| Copper compounds | 157 | 157 | — | — | 142,486 | |
| Nickel compounds | 81 | 81 | — | — | 51,001 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 53 | 53 | — | — | 18,274 | |
| Nitric acid | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,346,295 | 2,309,910 | 36,385 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 713,305 | — | 713,305 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 52,545 | 52,179 | 366 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 32,497 | 32,497 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,411 | 3,411 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 41,612 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 59,076 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 26,410 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 25,805 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 4,276,980 | 4,239,331 | 37,649 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 707,010 | — | 707,010 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 53,017 | 52,651 | 366 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 32,080 | 32,080 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,380 | 3,380 | — | — | 145 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,521,954 | 2,495,077 | 26,877 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 846,945 | — | 846,945 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 54,028 | 53,708 | 320 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 33,370 | 33,370 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,438 | 3,433 | 5 | — | 331 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,651,881 | 1,589,297 | 62,584 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,028,618 | — | 1,028,618 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 65,124 | 64,714 | 410 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 27,253 | 27,253 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,783 | 2,778 | 5 | — | 440 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 505 | 250 | 5 | 250 | 43,340 | |
| Nickel compounds | 505 | 250 | 5 | 250 | 5,794 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 505 | 250 | 5 | 250 | 83,287 | |
| Manganese compounds | 505 | 250 | 5 | 250 | 7,728 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 505 | 250 | 5 | 250 | 6,316 | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 11,000 | |
| Nitric acid | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2,784 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 706,071 | 694,737 | 11,334 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 405,060 | — | 405,060 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 4,493 | 3,374 | 1,119 | — | — | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 353 | 353 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 551,221 | 548,494 | 2,727 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 134,154 | — | 134,154 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,183 | 10 | 1,173 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 65,455 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 6,574,428 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 73,944 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | 1,211,638 | — | 1,989,435 |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 6,867 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 7,817 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
METCHEM RECYCLING USA INC
WEST ALEXANDER, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 6,867 | — | — |
|
METCHEM RECYCLING USA INC
WEST ALEXANDER, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 73,944 | — | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING FACILITY
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Nickel compounds | — | 622 | — | — |
|
METCHEM RECYCLING USA INC
WEST ALEXANDER, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 7,195 | — | — |
|
METCHEM RECYCLING USA INC
WEST ALEXANDER, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 65,455 | — | — |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Sep 21, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 12, 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 19, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 30, 2015 | Oct 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 30, 2015 | Oct 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 30, 2015 | Oct 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 16, 2012 | Jun 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 16, 2012 | Jun 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 16, 2012 | Jun 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 18, 2003 | Mar 25, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 4, 1997 | Nov 18, 1997 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 1.00 | +100% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 1.00 | +100% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 151.63 kg/d | 126.67 | +20% | Sep 2017 | 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 - Formal
· Case 07-1996-0129
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604096938 · Sep 10, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603753814 · Sep 21, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603573894 · Apr 12, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602204638 · Feb 19, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601965343 · Aug 30, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2018-0236 · Sep 25, 2018
$1,800
Judicial
· Case 07-2008-0303 · Jun 6, 2011
$208,334
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2005-0244 · Jun 6, 2005
$3,075
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD022314496-001 · Mar 18, 2003
Judicial
· Case 07-1997-0178 · Sep 29, 1998
$500,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD022314496-000 · Apr 8, 1998
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-4536 · Jun 18, 1987
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N00000761 · Jun 18, 1987
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N4536 · Jun 18, 1987
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