Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NICHIHA USA, INC. – MACON CEMENT FIBERBOARD PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,694 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
-
3150 AVONDALE MILL ROAD
MACON, GA 31216
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- BIBB County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327999
- Inspections
- 6 · last Apr 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 13, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110038104039
How This Compares
#247
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#6,436
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.
5
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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 (2017–2024)
+629% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1,694 | — |
| 2018 | 2,090 | +23% |
| 2019 | 557 | -73% |
| 2020 | 2,317 | +316% |
| 2021 | 2,511 | +8% |
| 2022 | 5,075 | +102% |
| 2023 | 12,480 | +146% |
| 2024 | 12,340 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,377 | 9,377 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,997 | 1,997 | — | — | 7,050 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 549 | 549 | — | — | 143,206 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 246 | 246 | — | — | 61,972 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 168 | 168 | — | — | 42,367 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,737 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,536 | 8,536 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,081 | 3,081 | — | — | 10,873 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 490 | 490 | — | — | 59,782 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 221 | 221 | — | — | 25,872 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 151 | 151 | — | — | 17,687 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 295 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,738 | 4,738 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 179 | 179 | — | — | 11,194 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 63 | 63 | — | — | 10,241 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 48 | 48 | — | — | 9,140 | |
| Nickel compounds | 46 | 46 | — | — | 863 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 193 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 67 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,401 | 1,401 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 538 | 538 | — | — | 15,105 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 238 | 238 | — | — | 3,474 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 166 | 166 | — | — | 4,434 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 165 | 165 | — | — | 10,468 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 66 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,347 | 1,347 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 454 | 454 | — | — | 13,186 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 201 | 201 | — | — | 5,655 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 171 | 171 | — | — | 9,230 | |
| Nickel compounds | 140 | 140 | — | — | 3,867 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 58 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic compounds | 207 | 207 | — | — | 5,628 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 205 | 205 | — | — | 9,201 | |
| Nickel compounds | 144 | 144 | — | — | 3,849 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 58 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,126 | 1,126 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 463 | 463 | — | — | 12,417 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 205 | 205 | — | — | 5,337 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 150 | 150 | — | — | 8,616 | |
| Nickel compounds | 143 | 143 | — | — | 3,649 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 54 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 879 | 879 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 463 | 463 | — | — | 15,039 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 205 | 205 | — | — | 6,538 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 143 | 143 | — | — | 4,469 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 57 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10,136 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
WARNER ROBINS, GA
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 143,206 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES LLC
MACON, GA
|
Certain glycol ethers | 7,050 | — | — | — |
|
UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
WARNER ROBINS, GA
|
Nickel compounds | 42,367 | — | — | — |
|
UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
WARNER ROBINS, GA
|
Lead compounds | 1,737 | — | — | — |
|
UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
WARNER ROBINS, GA
|
Arsenic compounds | 61,972 | — | — | — |
|
UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
WARNER ROBINS, GA
|
Mercury compounds | 10 | — | — | — |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 24, 2025 | Mar 2, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 23, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 24, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Conduct Inspections | Aug 8, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 5, 2020 | Sep 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Monitor | Dec 31, 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604652699 · Nov 24, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604436862 · May 23, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604240607 · Jan 6, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603403230 · Oct 24, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602268264 · Aug 5, 2020
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