NATIONAL BEEF PACKING COMPANY, LLC, LIBERAL
Quick Summary
- •Released 79,815 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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1501 EAST 8TH STREET
LIBERAL, KS 67901
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- SEWARD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311611
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 28, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110009969677
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 155,903 | — |
| 2016 | 122,186 | -22% |
| 2017 | 79,815 | -35% |
| 2018 | 41,720 | -48% |
| 2019 | 66,244 | +59% |
| 2020 | 20,004 | -70% |
| 2021 | 75,634 | +278% |
| 2022 | 20,008 | -74% |
| 2023 | 24,024 | +20% |
| 2024 | 5,619 | -77% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,416 | 4,416 | — | — | 296 | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,203 | 1,203 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 24,024 | 24,024 | — | — | 2,175 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 20,008 | 20,008 | — | — | 3,051 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 75,634 | 75,634 | — | — | 81,519 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 20,004 | 20,004 | — | — | 103,324 |
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 41,720 | 41,720 | — | — | 99,453 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 52,002 | 52,002 | — | — | 102,278 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 27,813 | 27,813 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 108,736 | 108,736 | — | — | 71,027 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 13,450 | 13,450 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 83,488 | 83,488 | — | — | 57,134 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 72,415 | 72,415 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | 296 | — | 164,951 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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LAND APPLICATION
SEWARD, KS
|
Ammonia | — | 296 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 102,278 | LIBERAL WASTEWATER PLANT PLANT MANAGER, LIBERAL |
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 | Feb 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 21, 1998 | Aug 21, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 21, 1998 | Aug 21, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 31, 1993 | May 17, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 31, 1993 | May 17, 1993 | 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.