LANXESS CORPORATION - CHARLESTON, SC PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 45,446 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 $121,600 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2151 KING STREET EXTENSION
CHARLESTON, SC 29405
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- CHARLESTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 7 · last Aug 15, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $121,600 · last Jul 14, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110017326963
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 46,749 | — |
| 2016 | 46,066 | -1% |
| 2017 | 45,446 | -1% |
| 2018 | 42,754 | -6% |
| 2019 | 2,601 | -94% |
| 2020 | 53,421 | +1954% |
| 2021 | 40,467 | -24% |
| 2022 | 17,510 | -57% |
| 2023 | 14,882 | -15% |
| 2024 | 14,269 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 8,555 | 8,555 | — | — | 17,341 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,457 | 1,457 | — | — | 60,479 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,350 | 1,350 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 1,075 | 1,075 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| m-Cresol | 484 | 484 | — | — | 29 | |
| p-Cresol | 484 | 484 | — | — | 16 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 434 | 434 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 298 | 298 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 123 | 123 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 17,052 | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 915 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 10,267 | 10,267 | — | — | 5,358 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,808 | 1,808 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,294 | 1,294 | — | — | 29,421 | |
| Propylene oxide | 971 | 971 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 407 | 407 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| m-Cresol | 48 | 48 | — | — | 102 | |
| p-Cresol | 48 | 48 | — | — | 75 | |
| Chlorine | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 273 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 9,516 | 9,516 | — | — | 18,861 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,631 | 2,631 | — | — | 72,561 | |
| Propylene oxide | 2,272 | 2,272 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,198 | 2,198 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 393 | 393 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 335 | 335 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 106 | 106 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 23 | 23 | — | — | 31,068 | |
| m-Cresol | 14 | 14 | — | — | 296 | |
| p-Cresol | 14 | 14 | — | — | 265 | |
| Phenol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 484 | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,280 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 20,132 | 20,132 | — | — | 22,688 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 9,415 | 9,415 | — | — | 33,446 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,925 | 3,925 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,830 | 2,830 | — | — | 81,801 | |
| Propylene oxide | 2,415 | 2,415 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 642 | 642 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 572 | 572 | — | — | 956 | |
| Chlorine | 271 | 271 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 240 | 240 | — | — | — | |
| m-Cresol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 207 | |
| p-Cresol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 191 | |
| Phenol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 356 | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 462 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 28,354 | 28,354 | — | — | 21,806 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 14,941 | 14,941 | — | — | 33,270 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,829 | 3,829 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,896 | 2,896 | — | — | 78,475 | |
| Propylene oxide | 1,332 | 1,332 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 950 | 950 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 544 | 544 | — | — | 1,919 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 365 | 365 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 187 | 187 | — | — | — | |
| p-Cresol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 378 | |
| m-Cresol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 500 | |
| Phenol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 575 | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,219 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,601 | 2,601 | — | — | 98,440 | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 120 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 16,200 | 16,200 | — | — | 197,830 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 15,197 | 15,197 | — | — | 50,760 | |
| Methanol | 3,358 | 3,358 | — | — | 87,481 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,928 | 2,928 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 1,925 | 1,925 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 1,542 | 1,542 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 1,081 | 1,081 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 464 | 464 | — | — | 949 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | |
| p-Cresol | 11 | 11 | — | — | 403 | |
| m-Cresol | 11 | 11 | — | — | 455 | |
| Phenol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 728 | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 675 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 19,905 | 19,905 | — | — | 83,088 | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 15,253 | 15,253 | — | — | 1,121,437 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,558 | 3,558 | — | — | 113,342 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,968 | 2,968 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 2,297 | 2,297 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 818 | 818 | — | — | 1,341 | |
| Chlorine | 598 | 598 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | |
| p-Cresol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 391 | |
| m-Cresol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 577 | |
| Phenol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 507 | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 904 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 16,697 | 16,697 | — | — | 73,578 | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 15,944 | 15,944 | — | — | 17,731 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,196 | 5,196 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,748 | 2,748 | — | — | 110,548 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 2,151 | 2,151 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 1,562 | 1,562 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,465 | 1,465 | — | — | 325 | |
| Chlorine | 244 | 244 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Methylene bromide | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| p-Cresol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 538 | |
| m-Cresol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 606 | |
| Phenol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 63 | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,737 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 18,899 | 18,899 | — | — | 18,409 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 14,188 | 14,188 | — | — | 80,916 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,835 | 3,835 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,966 | 2,966 | — | — | 113,968 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 2,867 | 2,867 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 2,521 | 2,521 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 990 | 990 | — | — | 827 | |
| Chlorine | 401 | 401 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 33 | 33 | — | — | — | |
| Methylene bromide | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | |
| m-Cresol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,442 | |
| p-Cresol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,105 | |
| Phenol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1,738 | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,860 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | 38,629 |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | 39 |
| p-Cresol | — | — | — | 15 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | 61,495 |
| m-Cresol | — | — | — | 15 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 30,022 |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 18,498 |
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | 22,013 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 17,052 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 447 |
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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HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
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n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 17,052 |
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HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
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Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
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p-Cresol | — | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
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m-Cresol | — | — | — | — |
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CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
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Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | 39 |
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US ECOLOGY TULSA, INC
TULSA, OK
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Phosphorus (yellow or white) | 876 | — | — | — |
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CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
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1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | 114 |
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US ECOLOGY TULSA, INC
TULSA, OK
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1,2-Dichloroethane | 26 | — | — | — |
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HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
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1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | 17,184 |
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CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
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Methanol | — | — | — | 14,246 |
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HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
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Methanol | — | — | — | 23,926 |
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US ECOLOGY TULSA, INC
TULSA, OK
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Methanol | 20 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 17 | NORTH CHARLESTON SEWER DISTRICT WWTP HERBERT SITE, NORTH CHARLESTON |
| p-Cresol | 16 | NORTH CHARLESTON SEWER DISTRICT WWTP HERBERT SITE, NORTH CHARLESTON |
| m-Cresol | 29 | NORTH CHARLESTON SEWER DISTRICT WWTP HERBERT SITE, NORTH CHARLESTON |
| Methanol | 22,287 | NORTH CHARLESTON SEWER DISTRICT WWTP HERBERT SITE, NORTH CHARLESTON |
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 | Aug 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Apr 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 7, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 7, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 7, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 7, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 7, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 7, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 7, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 7, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 7, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 7, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 7, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 7, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 21, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 23, 2021 | Nov 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Dec 19, 2019 | Mar 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 19, 2019 | Mar 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 19, 2019 | Mar 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste for Recovery or Disposal | Dec 19, 2019 | Mar 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 19, 2019 | Mar 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 17, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 24, 2014 | Jul 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 25, 2013 | Aug 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 25, 2013 | Aug 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 25, 2013 | Aug 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 11, 2011 | May 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | May 11, 2011 | May 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 23, 2010 | Sep 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Apr 23, 2010 | Jul 6, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 23, 2010 | May 28, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 23, 2010 | Sep 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 23, 2010 | May 28, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 23, 2010 | Jul 6, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Apr 23, 2010 | Jul 6, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 2009 | Nov 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 25, 2009 | Nov 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 25, 2009 | Nov 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 22, 2008 | May 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 2, 2007 | Sep 25, 2007 | 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.