Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
E. R. CARPENTER L.P. - POWELL PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,230 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
-
11002 CHOATE RD
PASADENA, TX 77507
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 2 · last Feb 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 10, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000462794
How This Compares
#570
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#4,557
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
0% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,713 | — |
| 2016 | 5,377 | -30% |
| 2017 | 7,230 | +34% |
| 2018 | 8,494 | +17% |
| 2019 | 124 | -99% |
| 2020 | 7,624 | +6070% |
| 2021 | 8,201 | +8% |
| 2022 | 9,193 | +12% |
| 2023 | 8,119 | -12% |
| 2024 | 7,722 | -5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 7,543 | 7,543 | — | — | 37 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 126 | 126 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 41 | 41 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 446,394 | |
| Formaldehyde | 0 | 0 | — | — | 130 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 7,617 | 7,617 | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 427 | 427 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 48 | 48 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 388,795 | |
| Formaldehyde | 0 | 0 | — | — | 113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 7,654 | 7,654 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 1,370 | 1,370 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 80 | 80 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 65 | 65 | — | — | 403,135 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1 | 1 | — | — | 118 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 7,912 | 7,912 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 209 | 209 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 58 | 58 | — | — | 379,141 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1 | 1 | — | — | 111 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 9,086 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 7,428 | 7,428 | — | — | 94 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 118 | 118 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 57 | 57 | — | — | 326,343 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 21 | 21 | — | — | 104 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 124 | 124 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 8,185 | 8,185 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 185 | 185 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 123 | 123 | — | — | 350,278 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1 | 1 | — | — | 102 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 7,512 | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 7,017 | 7,017 | — | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 122 | 122 | — | — | 321,478 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 86 | 86 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | 31 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1 | 1 | — | — | 94 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 48,375 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 5,242 | 5,242 | — | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 135 | 135 | — | — | 273,465 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 1 | 1 | — | — | 68 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 320 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 13,310 | |
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 7,573 | 7,573 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 124 | 124 | — | — | 365,300 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1 | 1 | — | — | 108 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | 1 | 1 | — | — | 88 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dioxane | — | — | — | 25,847 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 413,964 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 1,208 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 120 |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 504,983 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Diisocyanates | — | 7,512 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 130 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Nonylphenol | — | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Propylene oxide | 37 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Methanol | 446,394 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
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 | Feb 27, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 16, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 7, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 26, 2012 | Oct 31, 2012 | 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.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD077874576-3 · May 30, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD077874576-2 · Aug 29, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761487 · Apr 10, 2018
$11,790
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD077874576-1 · Nov 12, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2004-3514 · Mar 16, 2004
$600
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