Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BRASKEM AMERICA, INC., NEAL
Quick Summary
- •Released 116,000 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.
- Address
-
200 BIG SANDY RIVER ROAD
KENOVA, WV 25530
View on map ↗ - County
- WAYNE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jul 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 31, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110043805950
How This Compares
#21
of 158 TRI reporters in WV
#1,002
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
10
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 (2015–2024)
+38% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 91,000 | — |
| 2016 | 90,001 | -1% |
| 2017 | 116,000 | +29% |
| 2018 | 119,000 | +3% |
| 2020 | 109,000 | — |
| 2021 | 104,000 | -5% |
| 2022 | 109,000 | +5% |
| 2023 | 110,000 | +1% |
| 2024 | 126,000 | +15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 126,000 | 126,000 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 110,000 | 110,000 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 109,000 | 109,000 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 104,000 | 104,000 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 109,000 | 109,000 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 119,000 | 119,000 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 116,000 | 116,000 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 90,000 | 90,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 4,900 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 91,000 | 91,000 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | 1,700,000 |
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 CANADA, INC
CORUNNA
|
Lead compounds | 4,900 | — | — | — |
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 | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jan 23, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Jan 23, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Apr 13, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Apr 13, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 10, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Aug 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 29, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 29, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 29, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 29, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 23, 2010 | May 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 23, 2010 | May 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 2009 | Jul 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | May 31, 2001 | Nov 6, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 31, 2001 | Nov 6, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 31, 2001 | Nov 6, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 10, 1998 | Mar 5, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 29, 1997 | Aug 18, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 11, 1991 | Mar 11, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 8, 1991 | Mar 11, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 31, 1990 | Mar 11, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 31, 1990 | Mar 11, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 4, 1989 | Sep 5, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 8, 1988 | May 20, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 27, 1986 | May 9, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 21, 1985 | May 9, 1986 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalate esters | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +163% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Phthalate esters | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +458% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.07 kg/d | 82.17 | +13% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Phthalate esters | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +186% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Phthalate esters | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +104% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Phthalate esters | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +336% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Phthalate esters | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +233% | May 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.68 kg/d | 40.41 | +6% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,400% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 toxic | 4.09 | +47% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +300% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +300% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +3% | Oct 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.
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-N00000590 · Jul 25, 2012
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-N00000359 · Apr 9, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD003938610-001 · Jun 8, 2009
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1998-0206 · Sep 20, 2000
$20,460
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD003938610-000 · Jan 29, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD003938610-004 · Aug 18, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD003938610-003 · May 12, 1988
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1986-0168 · May 27, 1986
$5,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD003938610-002 · May 9, 1986
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