Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CABOT CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 63,884 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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700 EAST US HIGHWAY 36
TUSCOLA, IL 61953
View on map ↗ - County
- DOUGLAS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 6 · last Oct 29, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 9, 1988
- Registry ID
- 110056963488
How This Compares
#69
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#1,439
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.
1
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)
-99% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 57,517 | — |
| 2016 | 62,000 | +8% |
| 2017 | 63,884 | +3% |
| 2018 | 75,166 | +18% |
| 2019 | 57,217 | -24% |
| 2020 | 30,615 | -46% |
| 2021 | 2,147 | -93% |
| 2022 | 793 | -63% |
| 2023 | 606 | -24% |
| 2024 | 810 | +34% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 810 | 810 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 606 | 606 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 793 | 793 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,147 | 2,147 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 15,880 | 15,880 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 14,735 | 14,735 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 32,120 | 32,120 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 25,097 | 25,097 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 41,520 | 41,520 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 33,646 | 33,646 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 34,800 | 34,800 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 29,084 | 29,084 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 32,480 | 32,480 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 29,520 | 29,520 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 28,780 | 28,780 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 28,737 | 28,737 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 80,160 |
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 | Apr 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 28, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Aug 20, 2008 | Jan 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Aug 20, 2008 | Jan 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Aug 20, 2008 | Jan 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 20, 2008 | Jan 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | May 2, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | May 2, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 2, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Nov 6, 2006 | Apr 16, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Nov 6, 2006 | Apr 16, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Dec 2, 2004 | Jan 10, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 18, 1996 | Mar 31, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 18, 1996 | Mar 31, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 18, 1996 | Mar 31, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 24, 1992 | Oct 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 24, 1992 | Oct 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 21, 1992 | Oct 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jan 21, 1992 | Oct 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 21, 1992 | Oct 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 27, 1991 | Jan 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 1991 | Jan 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 1991 | Mar 3, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 27, 1991 | Jan 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 27, 1991 | Jan 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 27, 1991 | Mar 3, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 16, 1991 | Aug 22, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 31, 1991 | Mar 3, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | May 31, 1991 | Mar 3, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 14, 1990 | Mar 19, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 14, 1990 | Oct 24, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 14, 1990 | Oct 24, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 1990 | Mar 3, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 14, 1990 | Mar 19, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Sep 14, 1990 | Mar 19, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 24, 1990 | Sep 27, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Apr 24, 1990 | Oct 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 5, 1989 | Sep 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Oct 20, 1988 | Mar 27, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 23, 1988 | Feb 6, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 23, 1988 | May 10, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 23, 1988 | Feb 6, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 23, 1988 | Feb 6, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 21, 1987 | Jan 28, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 21, 1987 | Jan 28, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 21, 1987 | Jan 28, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 15, 1987 | Jul 30, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jan 7, 1987 | May 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Oct 30, 1986 | Mar 27, 1995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.32 kg/d | 1.13 | +16% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.59 kg/d | 0.57 | +5% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.44 kg/d | 1.13 | +27% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.96 mg/L | 10.00 | +80% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.40 mg/L | 20.00 | +352% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.16 kg/d | 1.73 | +25% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +8% | Apr 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603792899 · Nov 14, 2023
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603640419 · Jun 30, 2023
ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRALS TO OTHER PROGRAMS
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD042075333-001 · Nov 19, 2008
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD042075333-DV1 · May 16, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2006-0118 · Sep 20, 2006
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD042075333-PB1 · Dec 6, 2004
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD042075333-020 · Feb 3, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD042075333-019 · Oct 28, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD042075333-004 · Jul 11, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD042075333-005 · Jul 7, 1989
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1987-0457 · Dec 9, 1988
$17,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD042075333-009 · Dec 8, 1988
$17,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD042075333-003 · Oct 25, 1988
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD042075333-013 · Sep 14, 1987
$17,000
STATE TO EPA ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD042075333-011 · Apr 8, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD042075333-018 · Jan 20, 1987
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD042075333-021 · Dec 4, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD042075333-010 · Nov 10, 1986
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