Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
LASALLE BIOENERGY LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 23,083 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 $1,599,551 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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HIGHWAY 125 .5 MILE NORTH CITY LIMITS
URANIA, LA 71480
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- LA SALLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321999
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $1,599,551 · last Nov 21, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110006020279
How This Compares
#141
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#2,626
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
4
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 (2018–2024)
+11304% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 202 | — |
| 2019 | 22,962 | +11244% |
| 2020 | 32,824 | +43% |
| 2021 | 14,858 | -55% |
| 2022 | 14,391 | -3% |
| 2023 | 27,664 | +92% |
| 2024 | 23,083 | -17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 12,780 | 12,780 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,640 | 5,640 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,660 | 4,660 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 13,400 | 13,400 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 10,680 | 10,680 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,580 | 3,580 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 7,583 | 7,583 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,156 | 3,156 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,096 | 2,096 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,518 | 1,518 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 38 | 4 | — | 34 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 8,460 | 8,460 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,520 | 3,520 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,480 | 1,480 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,340 | 1,340 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 58 | 20 | — | 38 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 18,996 | 18,996 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,226 | 8,226 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,602 | 5,602 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 19,277 | 19,277 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,685 | 3,685 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 202 | 202 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | 47,143 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 57,275 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 30,457 |
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 | Dec 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 14, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 14, 2019 | Nov 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 14, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 14, 2019 | Nov 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jun 30, 2017 | Nov 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 25, 2017 | Nov 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 3, 1997 | Apr 3, 1997 | 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 | 36.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +21% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39,000.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +19,400% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +9,650% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65,000.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +200% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +238% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 305.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +53% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +50% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +60% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.84 mg/L | 30.00 | +139% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +200% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.84 mg/L | 45.00 | +60% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 204.94 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +2% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 180.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +80% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.80 mg/L | 45.00 | +26% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +30% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.68 mg/L | 30.00 | +89% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 285.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +185% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 117.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +160% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 117.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +290% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 204.00 mg/L | 120.00 | +70% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 288.00 mg/L | 120.00 | +140% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 130.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +30% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 211.00 mg/L | 120.00 | +76% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +140% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 257.00 mg/L | 120.00 | +114% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +60% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +110% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +40% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 121.00 mg/L | 120.00 | +1% | Dec 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-SAMM220040 · Nov 21, 2022
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-MMCN1700980 · Nov 14, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD020605705-190 · Jun 18, 1997
Judicial
· Case 06-1993-0023 · Sep 30, 1993
$11,100,000
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