Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
COVALENCE ADHESIVES
Quick Summary
- •Released 18,193 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.
- Address
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2320 BOWLING GREEN ROAD
FRANKLIN, KY 42134
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- SIMPSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326299
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jan 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 21, 2010
- Registry ID
- 110000380436
How This Compares
#111
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#2,970
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
5
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)
+5% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15,285 | — |
| 2016 | 17,428 | +14% |
| 2017 | 18,193 | +4% |
| 2018 | 28,287 | +55% |
| 2019 | 18,454 | -35% |
| 2020 | 21,281 | +15% |
| 2021 | 22,559 | +6% |
| 2022 | 23,527 | +4% |
| 2023 | 19,911 | -15% |
| 2024 | 15,989 | -20% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 13,906 | 13,906 | — | — | 18,026 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | 1,221 | |
| Zinc compounds | 302 | 233 | 69 | — | 3,815 | |
| Antimony compounds | 31 | 30 | 1 | — | 1,016 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 17,820 | 17,820 | — | — | 15,784 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,797 | 1,797 | — | — | 1,600 | |
| Zinc compounds | 257 | 247 | 11 | — | 4,037 | |
| Antimony compounds | 37 | 36 | 1 | — | 1,078 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 21,484 | 21,484 | — | — | 19,638 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,771 | 1,771 | — | — | 1,724 | |
| Zinc compounds | 240 | 235 | 5 | — | 3,832 | |
| Antimony compounds | 32 | 31 | 1 | — | 925 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 20,482 | 20,482 | — | — | 21,206 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,796 | 1,796 | — | — | 2,113 | |
| Zinc compounds | 250 | 170 | 80 | — | 2,889 | |
| Antimony compounds | 31 | 30 | 1 | — | 900 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 19,529 | 19,529 | — | — | 14,757 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,542 | 1,542 | — | — | 1,394 | |
| Zinc compounds | 183 | 171 | 12 | — | 2,790 | |
| Antimony compounds | 27 | 26 | 1 | — | 753 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 18,454 | 18,454 | — | — | 15,639 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 26,373 | 26,373 | — | — | 16,571 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,408 | 1,408 | — | — | 799 | |
| Zinc compounds | 341 | 322 | 19 | — | 5,262 | |
| Cyclohexane | 111 | 111 | — | — | 3,027 | |
| Antimony compounds | 54 | 53 | 1 | — | 1,344 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 17,217 | 17,217 | — | — | 14,407 | |
| n-Hexane | 595 | 595 | — | — | 352 | |
| Zinc compounds | 246 | 230 | 16 | — | 3,784 | |
| Cyclohexane | 86 | 86 | — | — | 2,727 | |
| Antimony compounds | 49 | 48 | 1 | — | 1,400 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 17,060 | 17,060 | — | — | 26,451 | |
| Zinc compounds | 242 | 226 | 16 | — | 3,795 | |
| Cyclohexane | 84 | 84 | — | — | 4,229 | |
| Antimony compounds | 42 | 41 | 1 | — | 1,297 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 14,722 | 14,722 | — | — | 38,413 | |
| Antimony compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 1,472 | |
| Zinc compounds | 211 | 168 | 43 | — | 2,734 | |
| Cyclohexane | 92 | 92 | — | — | 6,844 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 1,221 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | 18,026 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Zinc compounds | 3,705 | — | — | — |
|
HOPKINS COUNTY REGIONAL LANDFILL
WHITE PLAINS, KY
|
Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
HOPKINS COUNTY REGIONAL LANDFILL
WHITE PLAINS, KY
|
Antimony compounds | 1,013 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 110 | FRANKLIN STP, FRANKLIN |
| Toluene | — | FRANKLIN STP, FRANKLIN |
| Antimony compounds | 3 | FRANKLIN STP, FRANKLIN |
| Lead compounds | 4 | FRANKLIN STP, FRANKLIN |
| n-Hexane | — | FRANKLIN STP, FRANKLIN |
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 29, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Narrative effluent violation | Jan 29, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 17, 2021 | Mar 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 17, 2021 | Aug 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Jul 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 5, 2020 | Mar 5, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 23, 2013 | May 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 11, 2009 | Jan 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Aug 11, 2009 | Jan 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 11, 2009 | Jan 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 11, 2009 | Jan 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 13, 2002 | Oct 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 13, 2002 | Oct 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 1995 | Mar 15, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 1995 | Apr 4, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 11, 1992 | Apr 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.52 mg/L | 30.00 | +88% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +14% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +8% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.50 mg/L | 60.00 | +61% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.70 mg/L | 15.00 | +85% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.33 mg/L | 30.00 | +101% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +2% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.75 mg/L | 30.00 | +63% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.66 mg/L | 10.00 | +117% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.02 mg/L | 15.00 | +160% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +9% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.08 mg/L | 10.00 | +41% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 233.50 mg/L | 60.00 | +289% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 231.50 mg/L | 60.00 | +286% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 233.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +678% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 224.71 mg/L | 15.00 | +1,398% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.14 mg/L | 10.00 | +291% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.14 mg/L | 15.00 | +161% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +72% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 224.71 mg/L | 10.00 | +2,147% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 231.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +672% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.54 mg/L | 10.00 | +35% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +80% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.38 mg/L | 15.00 | +3% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 220.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +267% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 114.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +282% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 mg/L | 0.12 | +209% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +48% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +197% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +40% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.12 | +63% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 mg/L | 0.12 | +209% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.12 | +63% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.12 | +117% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.12 | +117% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.80 mg/L | 60.00 | +5% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +109% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.12 | +25% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +273% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +460% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.12 | +25% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +5% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +48% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +150% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +67% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +160% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +73% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 26.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +73% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 83.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +38% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +38% | Sep 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-KYD062979158-001 · Mar 5, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-4014 · Dec 21, 2010
$90,309
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2001-0174 · Apr 24, 2001
$13,407
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD062979158-000 · Apr 15, 1992
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