Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
RCRA
VERDANT ENERGY SOLUTIONS PALESTINE
Quick Summary
- •Released 907 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 $73,183 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2187 E FM 323
PALESTINE, TX 75801
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- ANDERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 1 · last Apr 27, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $73,183 · last Aug 12, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110071214719
How This Compares
#921
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#7,214
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.
11
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 (2021–2024)
+8970% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | — |
| 2022 | 993 | +9833% |
| 2023 | 810 | -18% |
| 2024 | 907 | +12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 301 | 301 | — | — | 134,731 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 220 | 220 | — | — | 31,147 | |
| Propylene oxide | 136 | 136 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 220 | 220 | — | — | 20,467 | |
| Methanol | 204 | 204 | — | — | 114,833 | |
| Propylene oxide | 136 | 136 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 241 | 241 | — | — | 46,008 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 208 | 208 | — | — | 6,468 | |
| Toluene | 158 | 158 | — | — | 6,468 | |
| Propylene oxide | 136 | 136 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | 3,747 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 31,147 |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 2,050 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Methanol | 32,654 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. - SMITHFIELD RECYCLE CENTER
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Methanol | 102,077 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 31,147 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 27, 2021 | Jan 19, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 27, 2021 | Oct 5, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 27, 2021 | Jan 19, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 27, 2021 | Oct 5, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 27, 2021 | Oct 5, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 27, 2021 | Jan 19, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Apr 27, 2021 | Jan 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Apr 27, 2021 | Jan 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 27, 2021 | Jan 19, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 27, 2021 | Jan 19, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 27, 2021 | Jul 10, 2021 | 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
· Case 06-2024-0993 · Aug 12, 2024
$2,500
3008(a) EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000085714-001 · Aug 12, 2024
$2,500
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000085714-4 · Jan 30, 2023
$68,183
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000085714-3 · Jan 13, 2022
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000085714-2 · Jul 8, 2021
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000085714-1 · Jun 23, 2021
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