Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CNA HOLDINGS- CELANESE TICONA SHELBY PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,233 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 $15,757 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2525 BLACKSBURG RD
GROVER, NC 28073
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- CLEVELAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 6 · last Feb 20, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $15,757 · last Oct 8, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000586642
How This Compares
#155
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#3,500
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.
4
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
-25% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,734 | — |
| 2016 | 12,727 | -0% |
| 2017 | 13,233 | +4% |
| 2018 | 12,358 | -7% |
| 2019 | 11,329 | -8% |
| 2020 | 12,134 | +7% |
| 2021 | 11,421 | -6% |
| 2022 | 11,254 | -1% |
| 2023 | 10,222 | -9% |
| 2024 | 9,507 | -7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 8,697 | 7,827 | 870 | — | 46 | |
| Phenol | 810 | 790 | 20 | — | 22 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 9,397 | 8,727 | 670 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 825 | 810 | 15 | — | 4 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10,547 | 9,727 | 820 | — | 1,470 | |
| Phenol | 707 | 690 | 17 | — | 4 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10,551 | 9,731 | 820 | — | 660 | |
| Phenol | 870 | 850 | 20 | — | 5 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 10,730 | 9,330 | 1,400 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 1,400 | 1,400 | — | — | — | |
| Hydroquinone | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,200 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 11,329 | 9,629 | 1,700 | — | 670 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10,929 | 9,129 | 1,800 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 1,400 | 1,400 | — | — | 3 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 29 | 3 | 26 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 11,730 | 9,996 | 1,734 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 1,476 | 1,476 | — | — | 6,599 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 27 | 3 | 23 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 11,658 | 10,005 | 1,653 | — | 243 | |
| Phenol | 1,069 | 1,069 | — | — | 136,580 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 11,548 | 9,950 | 1,598 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 1,186 | 1,186 | — | — | — |
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 glycol | — | — | — | 37,046 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 8,622 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 24 |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 22 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Phenol | — | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 22 |
|
AERC ACQUISITION CORPORATION D/B/A DART, A CLEAN EARTH COMPA
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Phenol | — | — | — | — |
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 | Mar 12, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 12, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 20, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 20, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 20, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 20, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Feb 20, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 4, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 17, 2016 | Jun 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 5, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 9, 1990 | Mar 5, 1990 | 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.
INVESTIGATIVE & INSPECTION COST 3008(a) (COMPLIANCE ORDER)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003446721-014 · Oct 25, 2024
$13,465
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003446721-013 · May 10, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2012-5007 · Feb 16, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2005-9912 · Aug 29, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003446721-Y01 · Jun 2, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2002-9961 · Aug 1, 2003
Judicial
· Case 04-1989-0063 · Oct 24, 1988
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