Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
FAR RESEARCH, INC. (DBA FAR CHEMICAL, INC.)
Quick Summary
- •Released 10,470 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 $53,478 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2210 WILHELMINA COURT, NE
PALM BAY, FL 32905
View on map ↗ - County
- BREVARD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 1 · last Sep 22, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $53,478 · last Nov 28, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000363357
How This Compares
#132
of 622 TRI reporters in FL
#3,903
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.
3
Air (CAA)
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)
+182% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,472 | — |
| 2016 | 5,714 | -12% |
| 2017 | 10,470 | +83% |
| 2018 | 24,718 | +136% |
| 2019 | 16,752 | -32% |
| 2020 | 13,625 | -19% |
| 2021 | 6,095 | -55% |
| 2022 | 20,444 | +235% |
| 2023 | 7,224 | -65% |
| 2024 | 18,238 | +152% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 6,890 | 6,890 | — | — | 62,100 | |
| Methanol | 3,340 | 3,340 | — | — | 64,200 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 3,220 | 3,220 | — | — | 133,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 2,220 | 2,220 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,110 | 1,110 | — | — | 36,480 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 720 | 720 | — | — | 40 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 720 | 720 | — | — | 26,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Bromine | 18 | 18 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,263 | 2,263 | — | — | 73,200 | |
| Toluene | 1,660 | 1,660 | — | — | 31,450 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,220 | 1,220 | — | — | 58,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,030 | 1,030 | — | — | 19,600 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 500 | 500 | — | — | 22,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 497 | 497 | — | — | 25 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 37 | 37 | — | — | 12,305 | |
| Bromine | 17 | 17 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 656 | |
| Dichloromethane | 14,900 | 14,900 | — | — | 9,948 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,495 | 2,495 | — | — | 46,600 | |
| Methanol | 1,870 | 1,870 | — | — | 60,340 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 787 | 787 | — | — | 38,790 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 312 | 312 | — | — | 16 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 48 | 48 | — | — | 15,900 | |
| Bromine | 32 | 32 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,050 | 3,050 | — | — | 194,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | 56,800 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 600 | 600 | — | — | 58,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 300 | 300 | — | — | 11,510 | |
| n-Hexane | 230 | 230 | — | — | 9,800 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 70 | 70 | — | — | 18,136 | |
| Mixture | 50 | 50 | — | — | 24,025 | |
| Bromine | 45 | 45 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 8,814 | 8,814 | — | — | 11,627 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,089 | 2,089 | — | — | 67,548 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 48,491 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 600 | 600 | — | — | 22,745 | |
| n-Hexane | 588 | 588 | — | — | 24,947 | |
| Bromine | 34 | 34 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 11,432 | 11,432 | — | — | 6,156 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,063 | 2,063 | — | — | 66,703 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,510 | 1,510 | — | — | 74,003 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,372 | 1,372 | — | — | 32,965 | |
| n-Hexane | 333 | 333 | — | — | 10,782 | |
| Bromine | 42 | 42 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 9,787 | 9,787 | — | — | 3,262 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,941 | 5,941 | — | — | 53,474 | |
| n-Hexane | 3,787 | 3,787 | — | — | 34,086 | |
| Ammonia | 3,187 | 3,187 | — | — | 60,546 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,874 | 1,874 | — | — | 60,609 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 98 | 98 | — | — | 32,574 | |
| Bromine | 44 | 44 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 5,351 | 5,351 | — | — | 48,160 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,027 | 2,027 | — | — | 18,234 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,989 | 1,989 | — | — | 64,302 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,041 | 1,041 | — | — | 19,781 | |
| Bromine | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 30 | 30 | — | — | 10,099 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,091 | 4,091 | — | — | 36,820 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,599 | 1,599 | — | — | 51,711 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Bromine | 24 | 24 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,980 | 4,980 | — | — | 44,825 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 778 | 778 | — | — | 25,155 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 696 | 696 | — | — | 13,224 | |
| Bromine | 18 | 18 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | 40 |
| n-Hexane | — | 104,000 | 62,100 | — |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 25,500 | 1,400 |
| Methanol | — | — | 54,100 | 10,100 |
| Toluene | — | — | 36,420 | 40 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 130,000 | 3,200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AQUA CLEAN ENVIRONMENTAL - FLORIDA RECYCLING SOLUTIONS LLC
LAKELAND, FL
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 1,400 |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 25,500 | — |
|
AQUA CLEAN ENVIRONMENTAL - FLORIDA RECYCLING SOLUTIONS LLC
LAKELAND, FL
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | 40 |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 62,100 | — |
|
AQUA CLEAN ENVIRONMENTAL - FLORIDA RECYCLING SOLUTIONS LLC
LAKELAND, FL
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 3,200 |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 130,000 | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 36,100 | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TAMPA INC
TAMPA, FL
|
Toluene | 20 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 320 | — |
|
AQUA CLEAN ENVIRONMENTAL - FLORIDA RECYCLING SOLUTIONS LLC
LAKELAND, FL
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 40 |
|
AQUA CLEAN ENVIRONMENTAL - FLORIDA RECYCLING SOLUTIONS LLC
LAKELAND, FL
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 10,100 |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | 54,100 | — |
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 | May 8, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 9, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 9, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 9, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Sep 9, 2020 | Oct 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 13, 2018 | Sep 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 11, 2017 | Jan 3, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 18, 2013 | Aug 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 18, 2013 | Dec 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 18, 2013 | Aug 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 18, 2013 | Dec 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 18, 2013 | Dec 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 18, 2013 | Aug 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 14, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 14, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 14, 2013 | Jun 11, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 20, 2009 | Mar 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 16, 2007 | Apr 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 16, 2007 | Apr 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 21, 2005 | Jun 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 12, 2003 | Mar 12, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 12, 2003 | Mar 12, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 2003 | Mar 12, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 14, 1998 | Aug 14, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 12, 1998 | Aug 18, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 12, 1998 | Mar 25, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 12, 1998 | Aug 27, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 12, 1998 | Aug 27, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 12, 1998 | Aug 18, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills | Aug 12, 1998 | Mar 8, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Thermal Treatment | Aug 12, 1998 | Aug 27, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 12, 1998 | Apr 13, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Oct 22, 1990 | Oct 22, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 19, 1990 | Sep 5, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 19, 1990 | Aug 29, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 15, 1988 | Apr 19, 1990 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603836151 · Nov 28, 2023
$1,188
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603717162 · Aug 4, 2023
DEP CONSENT ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FLD980838569-315 · Jun 29, 2021
$52,290
DEP MEETING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FLD980838569-115 · Jan 20, 2021
INFORMAL VERBAL ENFORCEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FLD980838569-105 · Sep 19, 2018
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FLD980838569-001 · Sep 3, 2015
$53,253
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2015-4011 · Sep 3, 2015
$53,253
DEP SHORT FORM CONSENT ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FLD980838569-312 · Mar 16, 2010
$4,369
DEP WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FLD980838569-125 · Sep 2, 2009
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2008-2505 · Nov 15, 2007
$10,000
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