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CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE LLC - HARBOR BEACH, MICHIGAN
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,330 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 $157,080 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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305 N. HURON
HARBOR BEACH, MI 48441
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- HURON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325320
- Inspections
- 4 · last Apr 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $157,080 · last Apr 26, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000758298
How This Compares
#146
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#3,763
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-22% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,900 | — |
| 2016 | 10,800 | -1% |
| 2017 | 11,330 | +5% |
| 2018 | 9,884 | -13% |
| 2020 | 57,364 | — |
| 2021 | 63,624 | +11% |
| 2022 | 57,190 | -10% |
| 2023 | 53,175 | -7% |
| 2024 | 8,518 | -84% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,026 | 4,026 | — | — | 145,918 | |
| Ammonia | 2,635 | 2,635 | — | — | 84,916 | |
| Formic acid | 949 | 949 | — | — | 420,366 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 908 | 908 | — | — | 82 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 26,788 | 26,788 | — | — | 847 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 22,062 | 22,062 | — | — | 125,190 | |
| Ammonia | 2,300 | 2,300 | — | — | 173,199 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,081 | 1,081 | — | — | 127 | |
| Formic acid | 944 | 944 | — | — | 835,179 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 27,045 | 27,045 | — | — | 895 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 21,681 | 21,681 | — | — | 127,665 | |
| Ammonia | 6,343 | 6,343 | — | — | 174,415 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,080 | 1,080 | — | — | 109 | |
| Formic acid | 1,041 | 1,041 | — | — | 824,257 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 34,371 | 34,371 | — | — | 864 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 23,824 | 23,824 | — | — | 114,902 | |
| Ammonia | 3,571 | 3,571 | — | — | 151,894 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,038 | 1,038 | — | — | 98 | |
| Formic acid | 820 | 820 | — | — | 715,780 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 27,481 | 27,481 | — | — | 159,524 | |
| Formaldehyde | 24,177 | 24,177 | — | — | 795 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3,292 | 3,292 | — | — | 134,941 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,038 | 1,038 | — | — | 77 | |
| Formic acid | 822 | 822 | — | — | 641,642 | |
| p-Xylene | 554 | 554 | — | — | 76 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 5,398 | 5,398 | — | — | 252,268 | |
| Ammonia | 3,231 | 3,231 | — | — | 105,927 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 811 | |
| p-Xylene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 802 | |
| Formic acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 496,514 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,389 | 7,389 | — | — | 241,529 | |
| Ammonia | 3,186 | 3,186 | — | — | 97,118 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,030 | |
| Formic acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 227,640 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,850 | 7,850 | — | — | 118,000 | |
| Ammonia | 1,450 | 1,450 | — | — | 17,900 | |
| Formic acid | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 155,739 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,875 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 8,900 | 8,900 | — | — | 96,159 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 22,652 | |
| Formic acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | 135,209 | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 11,806 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 219,809 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 37,157 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 1,859,711 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 25,567 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COVANTA NIAGARA LP
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 10 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INC
CARSONVILLE, MI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INC
ZEELAND, MI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INC
LENNON, MI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 29 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA NIAGARA LP
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 19,026 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INC
CARSONVILLE, MI
|
Ammonia | 3,438 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INC
ZEELAND, MI
|
Ammonia | 4,723 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INC
LENNON, MI
|
Ammonia | 57,710 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Formic acid | 1 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
Formic acid | — | — | — | 1 |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INC
CARSONVILLE, MI
|
Formic acid | 16,789 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INC
ZEELAND, MI
|
Formic acid | 23,063 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA NIAGARA LP
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
|
Formic acid | — | — | — | 92,914 |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INC
LENNON, MI
|
Formic acid | 281,821 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Formic acid | — | — | — | 1 |
|
COVANTA NIAGARA LP
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 11,614 |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INC
CARSONVILLE, MI
|
Methanol | 2,099 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INC
ZEELAND, MI
|
Methanol | 2,883 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INC
LENNON, MI
|
Methanol | 35,228 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 569 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 324 |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 36 | HARBOR BEACH WWTP, HARBOR BEACH |
| Formic acid | 5,776 | HARBOR BEACH WWTP, HARBOR BEACH |
| Methanol | 93,201 | HARBOR BEACH WWTP, HARBOR BEACH |
| Ammonia | 19 | HARBOR BEACH WWTP, HARBOR BEACH |
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 24, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 21, 2019 | Aug 26, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 3, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 16, 2012 | Aug 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 6, 2003 | Jun 2, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 6, 2003 | Jun 2, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 3, 1996 | Jul 18, 1996 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603018384 · Feb 24, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600859982 · Nov 3, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIR000009084-001 · Jul 17, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2010-2601 · Nov 23, 2009
$70,000
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