CHART ENERGY & CHEMICALS INC - PLANT 1
Quick Summary
- •Released 143 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
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3415 EARL B. WILSON RD
NEW IBERIA, LA 70560
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- IBERIA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332410
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 3, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 29, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110031020044
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 235 | — |
| 2017 | 143 | -39% |
| 2018 | 285 | +99% |
| 2019 | 398 | +40% |
| 2020 | 825 | +107% |
| 2021 | 133 | -84% |
| 2022 | 160 | +20% |
| 2023 | 115 | -28% |
| 2024 | 155 | +35% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 70 | 70 | — | — | 28,830 | |
| Chromium | 55 | 55 | — | — | 273,220 | |
| Nickel | 30 | 30 | — | — | 143,045 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 50 | 50 | — | — | 11,625 | |
| Chromium | 40 | 40 | — | — | 26,100 | |
| Nickel | 25 | 25 | — | — | 12,340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
2021
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 513 | 513 | — | — | 30,794 | |
| Chromium | 160 | 160 | — | — | 105,149 | |
| Nickel | 136 | 136 | — | — | 93,541 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 14 | 14 | — | — | 21,514 | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 7,558 |
2019
2018
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 143 | 143 | — | — | 21,422 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 235 | 235 | — | — | 27,403 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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THIBODEAUX & SON SCRAP YD
NEW IBERIA, LA
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Chromium | — | 273,220 | — | — |
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THIBODEAUX & SON SCRAP YD
NEW IBERIA, LA
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Manganese | — | 28,830 | — | — |
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THIBODEAUX & SON SCRAP YD
NEW IBERIA, LA
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Nickel | — | 143,045 | — | — |
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 | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 3, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 3, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 3, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 3, 2024 | Feb 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 3, 2024 | Feb 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 18, 2024 | Feb 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 18, 2024 | Feb 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jun 3, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to properly install, initiate, or fully implement industrial stormwater controls | Jun 3, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to comply with recordkeeping requirements - industrial stormwater [40 CFR 122.41(j)] | Jun 3, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Implement SPCC Plan | Jun 3, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 1, 1999 | Dec 12, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 1, 1999 | Dec 12, 1999 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.25 mg/L | 1.10 | +105% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.58 mg/L | 0.68 | +426% | Dec 2024 | 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.