Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
VALLOUREC STAR
Quick Summary
- •Released 455 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
-
8603 SHELDON ROAD
HOUSTON, TX 77049
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332996
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jan 16, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 30, 2010
- Registry ID
- 110000462179
How This Compares
#1,026
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#8,120
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
9
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)
+2% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 558 | — |
| 2016 | 143 | -74% |
| 2017 | 455 | +219% |
| 2018 | 174 | -62% |
| 2019 | 6 | -97% |
| 2020 | 46 | +723% |
| 2021 | 64 | +40% |
| 2022 | 284 | +342% |
| 2023 | 767 | +170% |
| 2024 | 569 | -26% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 6 | — | 6 | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
2017
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 129 | — | 129 | — | 118 | |
| Lead | 13 | — | 13 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 510 | — | 510 | — | 62 | |
| Lead | 47 | — | 47 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Manganese | 4 | — | — | — |
|
LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS GELLHORN
HOUSTON, TX
|
Manganese | 1 | — | — | — |
|
NICKCO RECYCLING
PITTSBURG, TX
|
Manganese | — | 34 | — | — |
|
VLS HOUSTON
HOCKLEY, TX
|
Manganese | — | 208 | — | — |
|
HPP MATERIALS
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Lead | — | 2 | — | — |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS GELLHORN
HOUSTON, TX
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
NICKCO RECYCLING
PITTSBURG, TX
|
Lead | — | 1 | — | — |
|
VLS HOUSTON
HOCKLEY, TX
|
Lead | — | 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 | Jan 16, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 15, 2006 | Nov 20, 2007 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.80 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +5% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.70 mg/L | 15.00 | +31% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +3% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +41% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +37% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.63 kg/d | 0.59 | +8% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +110% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.20 mg/L | 60.00 | +49% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.60 kg/d | 0.59 | +2% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +108% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.90 mg/L | 5.00 | +218% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +193% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.20 mg/L | 60.00 | +49% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +108% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.60 kg/d | 0.59 | +2% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +193% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.90 mg/L | 5.00 | +218% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.70 mg/L | 15.00 | +98% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.54 mg/L | 3.00 | +18% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +25% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +135% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.64 kg/d | 0.59 | +8% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +9% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.30 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +7% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.40 mg/L | 60.00 | +9% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +117% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +26% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.24 mg/L | 5.00 | +85% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.70 mg/L | 15.00 | +25% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.50 mg/L | 60.00 | +9% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +69% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.44 mg/L | 15.00 | +56% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.71 mg/L | 5.00 | +134% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +469% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +37% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 86.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +244% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +580% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 104.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +160% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.94 mg/L | 1.00 | +6% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +3% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +93% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +103% | Jan 2015 | 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-2010-0655-IWD-E · Aug 30, 2010
$6,080
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2009-0317-IWD-E · Oct 4, 2009
$5,670
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD981613003-2 · Nov 21, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD981613003-1 · Nov 28, 2006
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