Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
SGL CARBON LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 384 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 $500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
3931 CARBON PLANT ROAD
OZARK, AR 72949
View on map ↗ - County
- FRANKLIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335991
- Inspections
- 5 · last Aug 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $500 · last Sep 24, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110002129955
How This Compares
#197
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#8,275
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
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
Water (CWA)
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)
-5% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 397 | — |
| 2016 | 405 | +2% |
| 2017 | 384 | -5% |
| 2018 | 453 | +18% |
| 2019 | 399 | -12% |
| 2020 | 270 | -32% |
| 2021 | 376 | +39% |
| 2022 | 385 | +2% |
| 2023 | 423 | +10% |
| 2024 | 377 | -11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 264 | 250 | 14 | — | 12,940 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 68 | 67 | 1 | — | 1,104 | |
| Anthracene | 25 | 25 | 0 | — | 603 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 19 | 18 | 2 | — | 1,335 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 300 | 287 | 14 | — | 5,352 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 72 | 71 | 1 | — | 1,342 | |
| Anthracene | 27 | 27 | 0 | — | 512 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 23 | 22 | 2 | — | 400 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 263 | 244 | 19 | — | 4,077 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 73 | 72 | 1 | — | 1,049 | |
| Anthracene | 27 | 27 | 0 | — | 400 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 21 | 19 | 2 | — | 300 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 248 | 229 | 19 | — | 4,162 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 82 | 81 | 1 | — | 1,107 | |
| Anthracene | 30 | 30 | 0 | — | 431 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 15 | 13 | 2 | — | 302 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 191 | 172 | 19 | — | 5,670 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 46 | 45 | 1 | — | 1,511 | |
| Anthracene | 17 | 17 | 0 | — | 557 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 15 | 12 | 2 | — | 406 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 272 | 253 | 19 | — | 10,806 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 79 | 78 | 1 | — | 2,937 | |
| Anthracene | 29 | 29 | 0 | — | 1,109 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 18 | 16 | 2 | — | 769 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 386 | 367 | 19 | — | 7,325 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 43 | 41 | 2 | — | 802 | |
| Phenanthrene | 16 | 16 | 1 | — | 305 | |
| Anthracene | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | 136 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 332 | 316 | 16 | — | 3,913 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 37 | 35 | 2 | — | 428 | |
| Phenanthrene | 15 | 14 | 1 | — | 164 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 350 | 331 | 19 | — | 4,918 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 39 | 37 | 2 | — | 540 | |
| Phenanthrene | 15 | 14 | 1 | — | 200 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 343 | 324 | 19 | — | 5,899 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 38 | 36 | 2 | — | 644 | |
| Phenanthrene | 15 | 14 | 1 | — | 253 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 8 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 15 | — | — |
| Phenanthrene | — | 357 | — | 148,133 |
| Anthracene | — | 331 | — | 77,325 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 1,209 | — | 158,816 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 10,779 | — | 1,564,047 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SALINE COUNTY LANDFILL
BAUXITE, AR
|
Anthracene | — | — | — | 186 |
|
TOKAI CARBON GE, LLC
HICKMAN, KY
|
Anthracene | — | 331 | — | — |
|
SALINE COUNTY LANDFILL
BAUXITE, AR
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 87 | — | — | — |
|
TOKAI CARBON GE, LLC
HICKMAN, KY
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 1,209 | — | — |
|
TOKAI CARBON GE, LLC
HICKMAN, KY
|
Lead | — | 12 | — | — |
|
SALINE COUNTY LANDFILL
BAUXITE, AR
|
Lead | — | 2 | — | — |
|
SALINE COUNTY LANDFILL
BAUXITE, AR
|
Phenanthrene | — | — | — | 512 |
|
TOKAI CARBON GE, LLC
HICKMAN, KY
|
Phenanthrene | — | 357 | — | — |
|
SALINE COUNTY LANDFILL
BAUXITE, AR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 1,478 |
|
TOKAI CARBON GE, LLC
HICKMAN, KY
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 10,779 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Submit Timely Permit Renewal Application | Mar 4, 2024 | Jan 27, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 21, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 21, 2008 | May 18, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 21, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 21, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 21, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 21, 2008 | May 18, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Discharge without a permit | Oct 25, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Oct 25, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Oct 25, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Conduct Inspections | Oct 25, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Oct 25, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Oct 25, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Narrative effluent violation | Oct 25, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 1, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 10, 1998 | — | Open |
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 | 35.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +19% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.10 mg/L | 20.00 | +51% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.53 kg/d | 8.40 | +14% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 118.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +293% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.50 mg/L | 20.00 | +218% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 454.50 mg/L | 50.00 | +809% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 856.00 mg/L | 75.00 | +1,041% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.32 kg/d | 14.03 | +173% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.30 mg/L | 20.00 | +77% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +78% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.05 kg/d | 21.02 | +224% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.72 kg/d | 4.22 | +1,006% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.06 kg/d | 2.81 | +755% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 510.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +3,300% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 257.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +2,475% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +86% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.44 kg/d | 2.81 | +413% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +115% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.97 kg/d | 4.22 | +539% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.90 mg/L | 10.00 | +209% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +279% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.90 mg/L | 10.00 | +119% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +159% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +33% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.25 mg/L | 20.00 | +6% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.73 kg/d | 8.17 | +80% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +47% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.63 mg/L | 50.00 | +7% | May 2016 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-10544 · Sep 24, 2024
$500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2012-0604 · Mar 26, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2011-5007 · Feb 1, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2010-0634 · Jul 21, 2010
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-5699 · Apr 21, 2008
$27,800
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2007-0519 · Sep 13, 2007
$78,750
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2004-0074 · May 24, 2004
$5,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00005824 · May 10, 1998
$2,500
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