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Clean Air Act
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OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 12,029 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 $100,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
7377 HWY 3214
CONVENT, LA 70723
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- SAINT JAMES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 10, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $100,000 · last May 19, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000597328
How This Compares
#172
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#3,649
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
2
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)
+13% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11,806 | — |
| 2016 | 9,415 | -20% |
| 2017 | 12,029 | +28% |
| 2018 | 12,584 | +5% |
| 2019 | 7,409 | -41% |
| 2020 | 7,201 | -3% |
| 2021 | 9,177 | +27% |
| 2022 | 11,616 | +27% |
| 2023 | 14,431 | +24% |
| 2024 | 13,303 | -8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 9,563 | 9,545 | 1 | 17 | 328,453 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,340 | 1,287 | — | 53 | — | |
| Ethylene | 1,065 | 1,065 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 715 | 715 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 345 | 1 | 344 | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 188 | 188 | — | — | — | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 43 | 41 | 2 | — | 95,693 | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 41 | 40 | 1 | — | 42,673 | |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 12,932 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Asbestos (friable) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,142 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 8,603 | 8,585 | 1 | 17 | 220,984 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 3,808 | 3,808 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,018 | 1,018 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 458 | 458 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 342 | 1 | 341 | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 116 | 116 | — | — | — | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 43 | 42 | 1 | — | 71,971 | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 42 | 41 | 1 | — | 36,407 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8,468 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 74 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Asbestos (friable) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 916 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 8,200 | 8,182 | 1 | 17 | 234,909 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,256 | 1,203 | — | 53 | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,035 | 927 | 108 | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 611 | 611 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 225 | 1 | 224 | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 178 | 178 | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 60 | 59 | 1 | — | 33,812 | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 51 | 49 | 2 | — | 85,425 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8,899 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 77 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Asbestos (friable) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 491 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 6,272 | 6,196 | 25 | 51 | 216,629 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,080 | 1,080 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 908 | 810 | 98 | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 382 | 382 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 315 | 315 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 131 | 1 | 130 | — | — | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 48 | 46 | 2 | — | 28,091 | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 41 | 38 | 3 | — | 52,404 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 48 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Asbestos (friable) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 445 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 5,179 | 5,176 | 1 | 2 | 195,824 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 944 | 944 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 489 | 409 | 80 | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 356 | 356 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 177 | 177 | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 30 | 29 | 1 | — | 33,597 | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 25 | 23 | 2 | — | 56,155 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 42 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Asbestos (friable) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 278 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 6,404 | 6,402 | 1 | 0 | 349,333 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,006 | 1,006 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 6,342 | 6,315 | 1 | 26 | 328,692 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 4,181 | 556 | 3,625 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,089 | 1,019 | — | 69 | — | |
| Ethylene | 604 | 604 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 281 | 281 | — | — | — | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 38 | 32 | 6 | — | 149,210 | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 31 | 28 | 2 | — | 54,673 | |
| Lead compounds | 18 | 1 | 17 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 10,892 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 76 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Asbestos (friable) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 615 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 7,391 | 7,357 | 1 | 33 | 487,286 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 2,172 | 2,172 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,216 | 1,147 | — | 69 | — | |
| Chlorine | 772 | 772 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 285 | 285 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 142 | 142 | — | — | 15,087 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 30 | 1 | 29 | — | — | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 15 | 8 | 7 | — | 165,951 | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 54,310 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 129 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Asbestos (friable) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 5,161 | 5,156 | 1 | 3 | 401,704 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 2,129 | 2,129 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,123 | 1,100 | — | 24 | — | |
| Chlorine | 611 | 611 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 181 | 181 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 170 | 170 | — | — | 11,935 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 1 | 14 | — | — | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 12 | 8 | 3 | — | 99,147 | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | 59,039 | |
| Asbestos (friable) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 5,559 | 5,454 | 1 | 103 | 326,104 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 3,490 | 3,490 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,222 | 1,179 | — | 43 | — | |
| Chlorine | 998 | 998 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 382 | 382 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 86 | 86 | — | — | 10,627 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | 32 | 28 | 3 | — | 108,334 | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 19 | 18 | 2 | — | 61,588 | |
| Lead compounds | 18 | 1 | 18 | — | — | |
| Asbestos (friable) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 91 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 107 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 22,385 |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | — | — | — | 42,706 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 170,452 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | 656,291 |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | — | — | — | 95,767 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 557,438 |
| Chloroethane | — | — | — | 97,278 |
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 DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | 1 |
|
OXY VINYLS DEER PARK VCM PLANT
DEER PARK, TX
|
1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | 328,452 |
|
BROWNING FERRIS WASTE SYSTEMS
SORRENTO, LA
|
Asbestos (friable) | 1,142 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | — | — | — | 2 |
|
OXY VINYLS DEER PARK VCM PLANT
DEER PARK, TX
|
Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | — | — | — | 95,691 |
|
OXY VINYLS DEER PARK VCM PLANT
DEER PARK, TX
|
1,1,2-Trichloroethane | — | — | — | 42,673 |
|
BROWNING FERRIS WASTE SYSTEMS
SORRENTO, LA
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
|
OXY VINYLS DEER PARK VCM PLANT
DEER PARK, TX
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 107 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
OXY VINYLS DEER PARK VCM PLANT
DEER PARK, TX
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 12,931 |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 2015 | Aug 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 25, 2015 | Jun 25, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 20, 2010 | Nov 10, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 2010 | Sep 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 20, 2010 | Sep 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 25, 2004 | Aug 25, 2004 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 8, 1990 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 177.42 kg/d | 118.95 | +49% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.48 kg/d | 54.48 | +7% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 147.55 kg/d | 139.83 | +6% | Dec 2018 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603939244 · Mar 26, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2021-3338 · May 19, 2021
$100,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602714253 · May 19, 2021
$100,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD098168206-139 · Feb 22, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD098168206-348 · Oct 21, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD098168206-270 · Oct 5, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1999-0635 · Feb 3, 2000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N207 · Dec 13, 1990
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