Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
POET BIOREFINING - MARION
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,000 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1660 HILLMAN FORD ROAD
MARION, OH 43302
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- MARION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 1, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110032825986
How This Compares
#196
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#3,543
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
+286% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,541 | — |
| 2016 | 11,780 | +38% |
| 2017 | 13,000 | +10% |
| 2018 | 11,642 | -10% |
| 2019 | 6,021 | -48% |
| 2020 | 15,010 | +149% |
| 2021 | 15,197 | +1% |
| 2022 | 33,286 | +119% |
| 2023 | 33,640 | +1% |
| 2024 | 32,994 | -2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,850 | 9,850 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 8,060 | 8,060 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 5,169 | 5,169 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 3,600 | 3,600 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,230 | 3,230 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,085 | 3,085 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,660 | 9,660 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 8,940 | 8,940 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 5,149 | 5,149 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 3,600 | 3,600 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,231 | 3,231 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,060 | 3,060 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,651 | 9,651 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 8,620 | 8,620 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 5,137 | 5,137 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 3,600 | 3,600 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,231 | 3,231 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,047 | 3,047 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 4,281 | 4,281 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,980 | 3,980 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,068 | 1,068 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,047 | 1,047 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 743 | 743 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 78 | 78 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 5,490 | 5,490 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 3,600 | 3,600 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,087 | 3,087 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 1,343 | 1,343 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 785 | 785 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 705 | 705 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 4,100 | 4,100 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 969 | 969 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 952 | 952 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,480 | 4,480 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,045 | 3,045 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,553 | 1,553 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 1,105 | 1,105 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 880 | 880 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 579 | 579 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 5,180 | 5,180 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,744 | 3,744 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,652 | 1,652 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,219 | 1,219 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,205 | 1,205 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 4,360 | 4,360 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,444 | 3,444 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,552 | 1,552 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,219 | 1,219 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,205 | 1,205 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,304 | 4,304 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,423 | 3,423 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 814 | 814 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 390,000 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 110,000 |
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 420,000 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 340,000 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 33,000 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 280,000 |
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 | FRV | Oct 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 24, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 2, 2018 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +20% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +400% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +17% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +80% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +20% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +20% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +123% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +49% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +80% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +100% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +200% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +30% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +11% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +23% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +11% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +43% | Jun 2015 | 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 3603851899 · Jan 30, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602207806 · Jan 30, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602207805 · May 23, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601772878 · Feb 21, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601481700 · Jun 27, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2015-7326 · Jul 24, 2015
$34,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2015-5052 · Jul 1, 2015
$120,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2015-5051 · Jun 24, 2015
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