Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PORT ARTHUR TX CALCINING PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 124,681 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
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3901 COKE DOCK RD
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324199
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 19, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110002042502
How This Compares
#137
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#962
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
1
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)
-88% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 402,536 | — |
| 2016 | 482,533 | +20% |
| 2017 | 124,681 | -74% |
| 2018 | 94,634 | -24% |
| 2019 | 60,409 | -36% |
| 2020 | 49,085 | -19% |
| 2021 | 53,329 | +9% |
| 2022 | 64,071 | +20% |
| 2023 | 52,431 | -18% |
| 2024 | 46,385 | -12% |
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) | 34,000 | 34,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 12,027 | 12,026 | 1 | — | 4 | |
| Lead compounds | 350 | 350 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Mercury | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
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) | 38,000 | 38,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 14,032 | 14,031 | 1 | — | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | 390 | 390 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
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) | 48,753 | 48,753 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 14,875 | 14,874 | 1 | — | 5 | |
| Lead compounds | 432 | 432 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Mercury | 5 | 5 | — | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 |
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) | 38,740 | 38,740 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 14,188 | 14,187 | 1 | — | 3 | |
| Lead compounds | 392 | 392 | — | — | 1 | |
| Mercury | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2020
| 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) | 36,000 | 36,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 12,709 | 12,708 | 1 | — | 4 | |
| Lead compounds | 370 | 370 | — | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 3 | 3 | — | — | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
2019
| 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) | 45,000 | 45,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 14,024 | 14,023 | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 850 | 850 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 520 | 520 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Mercury | 11 | 11 | — | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
2018
| 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) | 53,000 | 53,000 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 24,000 | 24,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 17,030 | 17,029 | 1 | — | 3 | |
| Lead compounds | 590 | 590 | — | — | 1 | |
| Mercury | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 4 | 0 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 |
2017
| 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) | 62,000 | 62,000 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 43,000 | 43,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 19,041 | 19,034 | 7 | — | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | 630 | 630 | 0 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 420,000 | 420,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 48,000 | 48,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 13,929 | 13,927 | 2 | — | 5 | |
| Lead compounds | 598 | 598 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 350,000 | 350,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 40,000 | 40,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 12,025 | 12,023 | 2 | — | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | 498 | 498 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HPP
ORANGE, TX
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — |
|
PORT IRON LTD
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
TRIANGLE WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HPP
ORANGE, TX
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
PORT IRON LTD
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
TRIANGLE WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
HPP
ORANGE, TX
|
Vanadium compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
PORT IRON LTD
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Vanadium compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
TRIANGLE WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Vanadium compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
HPP
ORANGE, TX
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
PORT IRON LTD
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
TRIANGLE WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
HPP
ORANGE, TX
|
Mercury | — | — | — | — |
|
PORT IRON LTD
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
TRIANGLE WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 12, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 29, 2022 | May 4, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 25, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 25, 2021 | Mar 9, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 25, 2021 | Mar 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 25, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 9, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 20, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 26, 2008 | Feb 29, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 26, 2008 | Feb 29, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 15, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 8, 1993 | Aug 24, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Toxicity Requirements | Nov 21, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 16, 1988 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 115.00 mg/L | 80.00 | +44% | Jun 2025 | 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 3601761897 · Aug 19, 2019
$39,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2012-0512 · May 2, 2012
$66,666
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008094153-1 · Apr 25, 2008
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N425 · Jul 28, 1993
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N635 · Apr 14, 1992
Judicial
· Case 06-1990-0006 · Apr 9, 1992
$327,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N457 · Oct 25, 1989
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N349 · Apr 29, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1987-N211 · Sep 8, 1987
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