TUBOSCOPE VETCO INTERNATIONAL PLANT 3
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,856 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2811 HOLMES RD
HOUSTON, TX 77051
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333132
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 23, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110005030545
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 5,751 | — |
| 2017 | 3,856 | -33% |
| 2018 | 6,275 | +63% |
| 2019 | 69 | -99% |
| 2020 | 3,146 | +4459% |
| 2021 | 3,973 | +26% |
| 2022 | 8,053 | +103% |
| 2023 | 5,557 | -31% |
| 2024 | 1,475 | -73% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 324 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 641 | 641 | — | — | 42 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 505 | 505 | — | — | 20 | |
| Phenol | 329 | 329 | — | — | 1 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,893 | 3,893 | — | — | 11 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,661 | 1,661 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 66 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,317 | 5,317 | — | — | 173 | |
| Phenol | 1,751 | 1,751 | — | — | 22 | |
| Toluene | 973 | 973 | — | — | 50 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 12 | 12 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,130 | 3,130 | — | — | 6,938 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 840 | 840 | — | — | 610 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 745 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | 39 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,193 | 2,193 | — | — | 12,871 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 953 | 953 | — | — | 1,758 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 69 | 69 | — | — | 15 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,266 | 4,266 | — | — | 1,948 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,004 | 2,004 | — | — | 974 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,310 | 3,310 | — | — | 562 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 533 | 533 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 13 | 13 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 4,896 | 4,896 | — | — | 867 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 717 | 717 | — | — | 113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 138 | 138 | — | — | 24 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | 6,179 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 5,717 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | 6,216 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 12,217 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | 503 | — | — |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 16 | 26 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 19 | 23 |
| Phenol | — | — | 1 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA HOUSTON BRISBANE
HOUSTON, TX
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 3 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN MISSOURI CITY 6 073 02
MISSOURI CITY, TX
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 293 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 31 | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Toluene | — | — | 3 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 16 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA HOUSTON BRISBANE
HOUSTON, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | 1 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 23 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA HOUSTON BRISBANE
HOUSTON, TX
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Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 3 | — |
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SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 16 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Phenol | — | — | 1 | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA HOUSTON BRISBANE
HOUSTON, TX
|
Phenol | — | — | 0 | — |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 29, 2014 | Feb 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 29, 2014 | Aug 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 29, 2014 | Aug 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 29, 2014 | Aug 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 18, 2008 | Nov 17, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 18, 2008 | May 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2008 | May 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 18, 2008 | May 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 18, 2008 | May 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2008 | Jun 10, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Apr 18, 2008 | May 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 18, 2008 | May 2, 2008 | 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.