Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KYOWA AMERICA CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,050 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 $3,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1039 FRED WHITE BLVD
PORTLAND, TN 37148
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- SUMNER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326199
- Inspections
- 6 · last Mar 5, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $3,000 · last Jul 31, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110054863466
How This Compares
#154
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#3,530
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-81% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,319 | — |
| 2016 | 5,250 | +58% |
| 2017 | 13,050 | +149% |
| 2018 | 12,041 | -8% |
| 2019 | 10,772 | -11% |
| 2020 | 2,094 | -81% |
| 2021 | 2,286 | +9% |
| 2022 | 2,046 | -10% |
| 2023 | 1,087 | -47% |
| 2024 | 621 | -43% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 328 | 328 | — | — | 1,160 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 293 | 293 | — | — | 16,123 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 460 | 460 | — | — | 1,194 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 453 | 453 | — | — | 15,092 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 174 | 174 | — | — | 4,420 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 927 | 927 | — | — | 25,701 | |
| Toluene | 740 | 740 | — | — | 2,028 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 379 | 379 | — | — | 7,539 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,002 | 1,002 | — | — | 2,273 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 893 | 893 | — | — | 28,619 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 391 | 391 | — | — | 8,369 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 940 | 940 | — | — | 2,076 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 688 | 688 | — | — | 25,639 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 310 | 310 | — | — | 7,428 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 156 | 156 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,402 | 3,402 | — | — | 43,862 | |
| Toluene | 2,951 | 2,951 | — | — | 3,395 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,685 | 2,685 | — | — | 12,978 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,734 | 1,734 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,096 | 4,096 | — | — | 43,512 | |
| Toluene | 3,037 | 3,037 | — | — | 2,993 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,801 | 2,801 | — | — | 13,517 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,107 | 2,107 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,781 | 3,781 | — | — | 38,393 | |
| Toluene | 3,545 | 3,545 | — | — | 2,781 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,458 | 3,458 | — | — | 11,686 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,266 | 2,266 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,549 | 2,549 | — | — | 2,431 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,051 | 1,051 | — | — | 39,750 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,033 | 1,033 | — | — | 11,196 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 617 | 617 | — | — | 2,602 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,705 | 1,705 | — | — | 198 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 822 | 822 | — | — | 28,400 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 792 | 792 | — | — | 6,330 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 9,748 | 6,375 | 8,866 |
| Toluene | — | 886 | 274 | 9,932 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY INC., A DIVISION OF SUPERIOR INDUSTRIAL SOL
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Toluene | — | 886 | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Toluene | — | — | 274 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 6,375 | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY INC., A DIVISION OF SUPERIOR INDUSTRIAL SOL
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 9,748 | — | — |
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 28, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 15, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 27, 2018 | Mar 2, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 27, 2018 | Feb 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 27, 2018 | Feb 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 27, 2018 | Feb 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Feb 27, 2018 | Mar 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 2018 | Mar 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 27, 2018 | Mar 2, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 31, 2017 | Aug 16, 2017 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604482874 · Jul 31, 2025
$3,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604284115 · Mar 6, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TNR000034629-001 · Feb 15, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601136724 · Jul 26, 2017
$1,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600995165 · Apr 4, 2017
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