Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 120 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 $12,375 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
302 MIDWAY RD
FREEPORT, TX 77541
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- BRAZORIA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 4, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $12,375 · last Apr 6, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110027375472
How This Compares
#1,162
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#9,633
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 (2015–2019)
+188% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 92 | — |
| 2016 | 156 | +71% |
| 2017 | 120 | -23% |
| 2018 | 120 | 0% |
| 2019 | 264 | +119% |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 210 | — | 210 | — | 24,000 | |
| Ammonia | 53 | 4 | 49 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 289 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 76 | — | 76 | — | 22,500 | |
| Ammonia | 43 | 4 | 39 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 265 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 85 | — | 85 | — | 20,400 | |
| Ammonia | 33 | 4 | 29 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | — | 3 | — | 134 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 78 | 4 | 74 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 77 | — | 77 | — | 18,300 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 237 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 69 | — | 69 | — | 19,700 | |
| Ammonia | 22 | 4 | 18 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 139 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PHILIP RECLAMATION SERVICES HOUSTON
HOUSTON, TX
|
Lead compounds | 134 | — | — | — |
|
PHILIP RECLAMATION SERVICES HOUSTON
HOUSTON, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 20,400 | — | — | — |
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 | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 17, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 14, 2021 | Apr 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 14, 2021 | Apr 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 3, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 3, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 3, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 3, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 23, 2008 | Jun 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 18, 2003 | Nov 15, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 18, 2003 | Aug 4, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 18, 2003 | Jun 24, 2003 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 7, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 20, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.73 kg/d | 0.50 | +45% | Jan 2021 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.27 kg/d | 1.32 | +148% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 kg/d | 0.50 | +40% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.74 kg/d | 1.32 | +184% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.86 kg/d | 1.32 | +269% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.27 kg/d | 0.50 | +355% | Oct 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.57 kg/d | 0.50 | +15% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.57 kg/d | 1.32 | +19% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.61 kg/d | 0.50 | +22% | Jan 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.61 kg/d | 0.50 | +22% | Jan 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.54 mg/L | 3.50 | +115% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.66 kg/d | 0.50 | +33% | Nov 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 kg/d | 1.32 | +6% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.61 kg/d | 1.32 | +22% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.86 kg/d | 0.50 | +71% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.41 kg/d | 1.32 | +7% | Jan 2019 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2020-0950-IWD-E · Apr 6, 2021
$12,375
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD067256172-4 · Mar 1, 2016
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2012-0165-IWD-E · Aug 5, 2012
$3,140
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD067256172-3 · Jun 13, 2008
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-N00005013 · Jul 5, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD067256172-2 · Aug 8, 2003
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD067256172-1 · Jun 18, 2003
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-N00004415 · Jun 20, 2002
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N329 · Jan 6, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N591 · Jul 20, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N359 · Aug 30, 1990
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1989-N286 · Nov 30, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N544 · Feb 24, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1987-N174 · Apr 6, 1987
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