Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
METTON AMERICA LA PORTE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,660 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.
- Address
-
2727 MILLER CUT-OFF ROAD
LA PORTE, TX 77571
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 15, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000463677
How This Compares
#653
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#5,143
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
7
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)
+2% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,455 | — |
| 2016 | 4,596 | +3% |
| 2017 | 4,660 | +1% |
| 2018 | 4,656 | -0% |
| 2019 | 4,562 | -2% |
| 2020 | 4,584 | 0% |
| 2021 | 4,518 | -1% |
| 2022 | 4,544 | +1% |
| 2023 | 3,976 | -12% |
| 2024 | 4,540 | +14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclopentadiene | 4,255 | 4,250 | 5 | — | 114,907 | |
| Toluene | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 872 | |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 134 | |
| Nonylphenol | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | 134 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclopentadiene | 3,920 | 3,915 | 5 | — | 173,691 | |
| Toluene | 31 | 26 | 5 | — | 1,290 | |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 207 | |
| Nonylphenol | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | 309 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclopentadiene | 4,490 | 4,485 | 5 | — | 61,805 | |
| Toluene | 29 | 24 | 5 | — | 253 | |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 47 | |
| Nonylphenol | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | 69 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclopentadiene | 4,474 | 4,474 | 0 | — | 104,368 | |
| Toluene | 24 | 24 | 0 | — | 16,513 | |
| Nonylphenol | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | 268 | |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | 71 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclopentadiene | 4,540 | 4,540 | 0 | — | 128,941 | |
| Toluene | 24 | 24 | 0 | — | 7,288 | |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | 73 | |
| Nonylphenol | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | 184 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclopentadiene | 4,562 | 4,562 | 0 | — | 90,446 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclopentadiene | 4,608 | 4,606 | 2 | — | 117,839 | |
| Toluene | 26 | 24 | 2 | — | 2,376 | |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | 71 | |
| Nonylphenol | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | 267 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclopentadiene | 4,608 | 4,606 | 2 | — | 97,106 | |
| Toluene | 29 | 28 | 2 | — | 8,466 | |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | 251 | |
| Nonylphenol | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | 264 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclopentadiene | 4,537 | 4,535 | 2 | — | 58,838 | |
| Toluene | 29 | 24 | 5 | — | 1,160 | |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 55 | |
| Nonylphenol | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 58 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclopentadiene | 4,396 | 4,394 | 2 | — | 244,436 | |
| Toluene | 29 | 24 | 5 | — | 3,737 | |
| Nonylphenol | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 264 | |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 251 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | — | — | 134 | — |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | 134 | — |
| Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | 66,671 | 48,236 |
| Toluene | — | — | 872 | — |
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
|
Nonylphenol | — | — | 134 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | 872 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | — | — | 134 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | 66,671 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | — | 48,236 |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 15, 2025 | Nov 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 15, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 14, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 14, 2020 | Oct 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 14, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2015 | May 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 7, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 7, 2015 | May 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 7, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di-n-butyl phthalate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +35% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Hexachlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +234% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Hexachlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +580% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Hexachlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +568% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Hexachlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +209% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Aug 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000726026-2 · Nov 16, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000726026-1 · Jun 15, 2015
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