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VALERO RENEWABLE FUELS COMPANY, LLC DBA VALERO RIGA PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,375 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
-
11440 CEMETERY RD
RIGA, MI 49276
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- LENAWEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 18, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 8, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110070557915
How This Compares
#145
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#3,754
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
12
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 (2015–2021)
-99% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24,235 | — |
| 2016 | 23,154 | -4% |
| 2017 | 11,375 | -51% |
| 2018 | 16,135 | +42% |
| 2019 | 2,971 | -82% |
| 2020 | 238 | -92% |
| 2021 | 182 | -24% |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 107 | 107 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11 | 11 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 155 | 155 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11 | 11 | — | — | 19 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 2,174 | 2,174 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 406 | 406 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 391 | 391 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,700 | 4,700 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,302 | 3,302 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,909 | 2,909 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,800 | 1,800 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,600 | 1,600 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 800 | 800 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 724 | 724 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 202 | 202 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 98 | 98 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,600 | 4,600 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,603 | 3,603 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 1,600 | 1,600 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 871 | 871 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 701 | 701 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,827 | 7,827 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5,400 | 5,400 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 3,402 | 3,402 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,326 | 3,326 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,902 | 1,902 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 905 | 905 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 173 | 173 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 168 | 168 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 51 | 51 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,930 | 7,930 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5,300 | 5,300 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 4,226 | 4,226 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 3,402 | 3,402 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,802 | 1,802 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 865 | 865 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 284 | 284 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 268 | 268 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 158 | 158 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 29,449 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 50,080 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 1,468 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 65,709 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 3,231 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 3,562 |
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 24,745 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 19,379 |
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 | Management Practice Violations - No Licensed/Certified Operator | Jul 11, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 12, 2007 | Oct 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 2007 | Oct 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 2007 | Oct 8, 2008 | 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.
NOV/INITIAL STATE ADMIN CONSENT ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIK922586318-001 · Mar 7, 2008
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