Non-Compliance
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Clean Air Act
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CAMSO MFG. USA
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,477 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
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1601 E SOUTH AVE
EMPORIA, KS 66801
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- LYON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326291
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jan 15, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 23, 2006
- Registry ID
- 110001370016
How This Compares
#111
of 261 TRI reporters in KS
#6,627
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
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)
-78% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11,406 | — |
| 2016 | 15,852 | +39% |
| 2017 | 1,477 | -91% |
| 2018 | 1,663 | +13% |
| 2019 | 1,784 | +7% |
| 2020 | 2,512 | +41% |
| 2021 | 3,154 | +26% |
| 2022 | 3,402 | +8% |
| 2023 | 4,442 | +31% |
| 2024 | 2,543 | -43% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,159 | 2,159 | — | — | 3,238 | |
| Zinc compounds | 384 | 384 | — | — | 16,779 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,860 | 3,860 | — | — | 1,165 | |
| Zinc compounds | 582 | 582 | — | — | 23,549 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,146 | 3,146 | — | — | 1,556 | |
| Zinc compounds | 256 | 256 | — | — | 22,351 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,742 | 2,742 | — | — | 1,914 | |
| Zinc compounds | 412 | 412 | — | — | 23,825 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,409 | 2,409 | — | — | 1,152 | |
| Zinc compounds | 103 | 103 | — | — | 18,846 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,702 | 1,702 | — | — | 868 | |
| Zinc compounds | 82 | 82 | — | — | 12,073 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,606 | 1,606 | — | — | 1,017 | |
| Zinc compounds | 57 | 57 | — | — | 16,821 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,395 | 1,395 | — | — | 1,206 | |
| Zinc compounds | 82 | 82 | — | — | 9,511 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 14,644 | 14,644 | — | — | 1,794 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,103 | 1,103 | — | — | 1,166 | |
| Zinc compounds | 105 | 105 | — | — | 7,613 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 10,519 | 10,519 | — | — | 1,036 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 859 | 859 | — | — | 1,191 | |
| Zinc compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | 7,927 |
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) | — | — | — | 45,379 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Zinc compounds | 529 | — | — | — |
|
HAMM QUARRIES
PERRY, KS
|
Zinc compounds | 16,250 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 3,238 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 15, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 19, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 19, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 19, 2022 | Jul 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 19, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 2018 | Mar 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 14, 2018 | Mar 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 5, 2008 | Feb 5, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 16, 2005 | Jan 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 16, 2005 | Jan 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 16, 2005 | Jan 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 16, 2005 | Dec 16, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 16, 2005 | Dec 16, 2005 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSR000015552-001 · Mar 14, 2018
Judicial
· Case 07-2006-0164 · Jun 23, 2006
$300,000
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