Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
POET BIOREFINING - CARO, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,675 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
-
1551 EMPIRE DRIVE
CARO, MI 48723
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- TUSCOLA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 5 · last Aug 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 28, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110013399072
How This Compares
#157
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#4,055
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.
5
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)
+79% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 19,395 | — |
| 2016 | 13,591 | -30% |
| 2017 | 9,675 | -29% |
| 2018 | 16,307 | +69% |
| 2019 | 2,640 | -84% |
| 2020 | 7,824 | +196% |
| 2021 | 14,560 | +86% |
| 2022 | 6,397 | -56% |
| 2023 | 34,943 | +446% |
| 2024 | 34,748 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 15,023 | 15,023 | — | — | 61 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 10,015 | 10,015 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,880 | 3,880 | — | — | 10 | |
| Formic acid | 2,500 | 2,500 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,418 | 2,418 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 912 | 912 | — | — | 4 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 15,014 | 15,014 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 9,910 | 9,910 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,100 | 4,100 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,600 | 2,600 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,406 | 2,406 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 913 | 913 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 3,680 | 3,680 | — | — | 10,500 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,717 | 2,717 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 6,150 | 6,150 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,481 | 5,481 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,550 | 1,550 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 730 | 730 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 649 | 649 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,630 | 3,630 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,745 | 2,745 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 990 | 990 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 459 | 459 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 2,640 | 2,640 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 8,504 | 8,504 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,770 | 3,770 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,537 | 2,537 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 1,028 | 1,028 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 468 | 468 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,310 | 5,310 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,922 | 1,922 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,832 | 1,832 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 611 | 611 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,037 | 6,037 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,000 | 5,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,927 | 1,927 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 627 | 627 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,158 | 7,158 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 6,046 | 6,046 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 4,954 | 4,954 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,237 | 1,237 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | 3 | — | 25,000 |
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 480,000 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 110,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 280,061 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 30,000 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 110,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Methanol | 4 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INC
LENNON, MI
|
Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 61 |
|
AEVITAS SPECIALTY SERVICES CORP
DETROIT, MI
|
n-Hexane | — | 3 | — | — |
|
USHER OIL COMPANY
DETROIT, MI
|
n-Hexane | 7 | — | — | — |
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 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 24, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 13, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 11, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 10, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 11, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 20, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 20, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 20, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 20, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 20, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 27, 2010 | Feb 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 27, 2010 | Feb 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 27, 2010 | Feb 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 15, 2006 | Apr 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 15, 2006 | Apr 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 15, 2006 | Apr 6, 2006 | 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 3604471012 · Apr 28, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604014932 · May 24, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603749346 · Sep 13, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603592516 · Apr 11, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603533168 · Feb 10, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603283289 · May 11, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2015-5060 · Aug 28, 2015
$130,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2015-5061 · Aug 20, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIK857175426-001 · Feb 3, 2010
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