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GULF OIL LP CHELSEA
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,965 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
-
281 EASTERN AVE
CHELSEA, MA 02150
View on map ↗ - County
- SUFFOLK County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424710
- Inspections
- 6 · last Oct 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 11, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000311136
How This Compares
#78
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#322
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
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
7
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+29% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,977 | — |
| 2016 | 3,828 | +94% |
| 2017 | 1,965 | -49% |
| 2018 | 2,119 | +8% |
| 2019 | 2,158 | +2% |
| 2020 | 1,979 | -8% |
| 2021 | 1,942 | -2% |
| 2022 | 2,129 | +10% |
| 2023 | 1,615 | -24% |
| 2024 | 2,542 | +57% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 775 | 775 | — | — | 870 | |
| Toluene | 572 | 572 | — | — | 870 | |
| n-Hexane | 371 | 371 | — | — | 124 | |
| Benzene | 367 | 367 | — | — | 224 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 295 | 295 | — | — | 630 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 100 | 100 | — | — | 174 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 50 | 50 | 0 | — | 52 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 62 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 406 | 406 | — | — | 27 | |
| Benzene | 344 | 344 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 339 | 339 | — | — | 27 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 224 | 224 | — | — | 9 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 208 | 208 | — | — | 27 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 84 | 84 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 559 | 559 | — | — | 77 | |
| Benzene | 478 | 478 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 468 | 468 | — | — | 77 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 345 | 345 | — | — | 27 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 218 | 218 | — | — | 77 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 57 | 57 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 503 | 502 | 0 | — | 20 | |
| Benzene | 430 | 430 | 0 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 420 | 419 | 0 | — | 20 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 363 | 363 | — | — | 7 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 182 | 182 | 0 | — | 20 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 40 | 40 | 0 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 507 | 507 | 0 | — | 12 | |
| Benzene | 438 | 437 | 1 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 422 | 422 | 0 | — | 12 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 385 | 385 | — | — | 4 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 181 | 180 | 0 | — | 12 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 41 | 41 | 0 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 595 | 595 | 0 | — | 3 | |
| n-Hexane | 502 | 501 | 0 | — | 3 | |
| Benzene | 488 | 487 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 269 | 269 | — | — | 1 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 245 | 245 | 0 | — | 3 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 53 | 53 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 8 | 8 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 571 | 571 | 0 | — | 71 | |
| n-Hexane | 484 | 484 | 0 | — | 71 | |
| Benzene | 464 | 464 | 0 | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 288 | 288 | 0 | — | 25 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 247 | 247 | 0 | — | 71 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 55 | 54 | 0 | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 9 | 9 | 0 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 531 | 531 | — | — | 71 | |
| n-Hexane | 463 | 463 | — | — | 71 | |
| Benzene | 443 | 443 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 258 | 258 | — | — | 25 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 213 | 213 | — | — | 71 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 49 | 49 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,347 | 1,347 | — | — | 12 | |
| Toluene | 899 | 899 | — | — | 12 | |
| n-Hexane | 464 | 464 | — | — | 12 | |
| Benzene | 447 | 447 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 392 | 392 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 273 | 273 | — | — | 5 | |
| Naphthalene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 478 | 478 | 0 | — | 105 | |
| n-Hexane | 415 | 414 | 0 | — | 104 | |
| Benzene | 384 | 384 | — | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 304 | 303 | 0 | — | 105 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 296 | 296 | — | — | 37 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 92 | 92 | 0 | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 9 | 9 | 0 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ 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.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | 9,626 | — | — |
| Toluene | — | 11,653 | — | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 0 | — |
| Benzene | — | 10,602 | — | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 732 | — | — |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 244 | 92 | — |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 0 | — |
| Lead | — | 0 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 3,021 | — | — |
| Cumene | — | 113 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NRC ENVIRONMENTAL OF MAINE, INC.
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 851 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY BURLINGTON, INC.
WILLISTON, VT
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 19 | — | — | — |
|
NRC ENVIRONMENTAL OF MAINE, INC.
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
|
Naphthalene | 50 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY BURLINGTON, INC.
WILLISTON, VT
|
Naphthalene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
NRC ENVIRONMENTAL OF MAINE, INC.
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
|
n-Hexane | 122 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY BURLINGTON, INC.
WILLISTON, VT
|
n-Hexane | 3 | — | — | — |
|
NRC ENVIRONMENTAL OF MAINE, INC.
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
|
Toluene | 851 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY BURLINGTON, INC.
WILLISTON, VT
|
Toluene | 19 | — | — | — |
|
NRC ENVIRONMENTAL OF MAINE, INC.
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
|
Benzene | 219 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY BURLINGTON, INC.
WILLISTON, VT
|
Benzene | 5 | — | — | — |
|
CYN OIL CORPORATION
STOUGHTON, MA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 0 | — |
|
NRC ENVIRONMENTAL OF MAINE, INC.
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY BURLINGTON, INC.
WILLISTON, VT
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF STOUGHTON
STOUGHTON, MA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 0 | — |
|
NRC ENVIRONMENTAL OF MAINE, INC.
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
|
Cumene | 61 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY BURLINGTON, INC.
WILLISTON, VT
|
Cumene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
NRC ENVIRONMENTAL OF MAINE, INC.
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
|
Ethylbenzene | 170 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY BURLINGTON, INC.
WILLISTON, VT
|
Ethylbenzene | 4 | — | — | — |
|
NRC ENVIRONMENTAL OF MAINE, INC.
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 523 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF STOUGHTON
STOUGHTON, MA
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 45 | — |
|
US ECOLOGY BURLINGTON, INC.
WILLISTON, VT
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 15 | — | — | — |
|
CYN OIL CORPORATION
STOUGHTON, MA
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 46 | — |
|
CYN OIL CORPORATION
STOUGHTON, MA
|
Lead | — | 0 | — | — |
|
NRC ENVIRONMENTAL OF MAINE, INC.
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF STOUGHTON
STOUGHTON, MA
|
Lead | — | 0 | — | — |
|
CYN OIL CORPORATION
STOUGHTON, MA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 0 | — |
|
NRC ENVIRONMENTAL OF MAINE, INC.
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF STOUGHTON
STOUGHTON, MA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 0 | — |
|
US ECOLOGY BURLINGTON, INC.
WILLISTON, VT
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 5, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: Use and management of containers | Mar 5, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 5, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 5, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 3, 2006 | Jul 10, 2006 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 1998 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 1992 | Sep 24, 1992 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +38% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Benzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +86% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.32 mg/L | 1.80 | +29% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +21% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +3% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +72% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +5% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +167% | Nov 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +57% | Aug 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +45% | Jun 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +43% | Jan 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +97% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +24% | Nov 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.05 mg/L | 30.00 | +70% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.25 mg/L | 30.00 | +24% | Jul 2018 | Resolved |
| Benzo[a]pyrene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +157% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +73% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.95 mg/L | 30.00 | +43% | Dec 2016 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD000846337-001 · May 15, 2025
Judicial
· Case HQ-2020-0005 · Sep 11, 2020
$2,400,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD000846337-000 · Sep 21, 1992
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