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CELANESE ACETATE LLC PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 254,594 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
-
3520 VIRGINIA AVENUE
NARROWS, VA 24124
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- GILES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325220
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jun 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 11, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110056966948
How This Compares
#24
of 400 TRI reporters in VA
#607
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.
3
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+18% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 309,722 | — |
| 2016 | 267,832 | -14% |
| 2017 | 254,594 | -5% |
| 2018 | 220,184 | -14% |
| 2019 | 92,194 | -58% |
| 2020 | 434,328 | +371% |
| 2021 | 356,058 | -18% |
| 2022 | 364,132 | +2% |
| 2023 | 243,717 | -33% |
| 2024 | 366,634 | +50% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 253,755 | 253,755 | — | — | 37 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 63,559 | — | 63,559 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 31,783 | 31,449 | 334 | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 11,084 | 11,084 | — | — | 337 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 3,161 | 3,161 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 2,898 | 2,856 | 42 | — | 37 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 198 | 198 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetamide | 193 | — | 193 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 59 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 113,726 | 113,726 | — | — | 20 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 59,985 | — | 59,985 | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 35,728 | 35,728 | — | — | 26 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 27,486 | 27,148 | 338 | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 3,411 | 3,357 | 54 | — | 20 | |
| Ethylene | 2,997 | 2,997 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 191 | 191 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetamide | 191 | — | 191 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 2 | 2 | — | — | 41 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 251,090 | 251,090 | — | — | 17 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 52,843 | — | 52,843 | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 26,532 | 26,532 | — | — | 35 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 26,271 | 25,933 | 338 | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 4,074 | 4,074 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 2,930 | 2,886 | 44 | — | 17 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 222 | 222 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetamide | 168 | — | 168 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 2 | 2 | — | — | 55 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 248,565 | 248,565 | — | — | 5 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 62,536 | — | 62,536 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 27,779 | 27,444 | 335 | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 10,207 | 10,207 | — | — | 70 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 3,235 | 3,180 | 55 | — | 5 | |
| Ethylene | 2,984 | 2,984 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetamide | 250 | — | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 294,375 | 294,375 | — | — | 10 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 59,445 | — | 59,445 | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 44,148 | 44,148 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 28,788 | 28,452 | 336 | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 3,625 | 3,579 | 46 | — | 10 | |
| Ethylene | 3,194 | 3,194 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetamide | 250 | — | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 3 | 3 | — | — | 7 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 60,853 | — | 60,853 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 28,286 | 27,952 | 334 | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 3,055 | 3,055 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 48 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 88,626 | 88,626 | — | — | 12 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 60,181 | — | 60,181 | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 34,960 | 34,960 | — | — | 278 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 28,682 | 27,698 | 984 | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 3,808 | 3,808 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 3,175 | 3,128 | 47 | — | 8 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetamide | 250 | — | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 2 | 2 | — | — | 86 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 63 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 124,821 | 124,821 | — | — | 10 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 55,474 | — | 55,474 | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 39,389 | 39,389 | — | — | 278 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 28,531 | 27,557 | 974 | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 3,775 | 3,775 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 1,852 | 1,828 | 24 | — | 10 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetamide | 250 | — | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 2 | 2 | — | — | 19 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 118 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 136,733 | 136,733 | — | — | 14 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 63,191 | — | 63,191 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 30,794 | 29,445 | 1,349 | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 29,971 | 29,971 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 3,572 | 3,572 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 2,819 | 2,783 | 35 | — | 14 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetamide | 250 | — | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 2 | 2 | — | — | 21 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 555 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 217,956 | 217,956 | — | — | 12 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 62,338 | — | 62,338 | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 22,340 | 22,340 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 3,991 | 3,991 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 1,905 | 1,884 | 21 | — | 12 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 435 | 7 | 1 | 428 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetamide | 250 | — | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 7 | 7 | — | 0 | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetamide | — | — | — | 193,073 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | 35,458 | — |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | 337 | — |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | 12 |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | — | 29,191 | — |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 12,440 |
| Ethylene | — | — | 692,827 | — |
| Acetonitrile | — | — | 24,851 | 40,789 |
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 DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | 12 |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 5 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 13 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 4 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 15 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 13 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 4 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 15 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 5 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 98 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS BATON ROUGE LLC
BATON ROUGE, LA
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 239 | — |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 1, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 1, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 4, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Oct 24, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 26, 2017 | May 4, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 26, 2017 | May 4, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Oct 21, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 21, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Sep 24, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 2010 | Jan 25, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 17, 2010 | Jun 18, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 29, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Mar 13, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 28, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 25, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 10, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Sep 9, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Mar 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 12, 2009 | Jul 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 12, 2009 | Jul 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 2009 | May 11, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Nov 19, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Oct 3, 2008 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 14, 2005 | Aug 24, 2005 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Oct 31, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Sep 5, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Sep 5, 2001 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 4, 1996 | Apr 4, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 20, 1995 | Aug 14, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jul 15, 1993 | Mar 8, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 25, 1992 | Jul 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 29, 1992 | Mar 8, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 13, 1990 | Aug 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 10, 1988 | May 17, 1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,816.70 kg/d | 874.00 | +108% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 745.00 kg/d | 430.00 | +73% | Aug 2021 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2006-0251
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case VA-BR14-0824 · May 11, 2015
$2,795
INSPECTOR FACT FINDING LETTER - Warning letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD005007679-001 · Jan 4, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2008-0278 · Jun 23, 2008
$60,000
Judicial
· Case 03-1993-0345 · Jun 1, 2000
$300,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case VA-N00000566 · Oct 8, 1999
$10,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case VA-N00000400 · Sep 17, 1998
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case VA-N00000565 · Sep 17, 1998
$50,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1996-0275 · Apr 1, 1997
$12,374
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1996-0283 · Apr 1, 1997
$6,186
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case VA-N00000550 · Mar 5, 1996
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD005007679-000 · Sep 15, 1995
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case VA-N00000312 · May 21, 1995
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case VA-N00000319 · Aug 12, 1993
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case VA-N00000159 · May 22, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD005007679-002 · Sep 13, 1990
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case VA-N00000192 · Nov 11, 1988
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case VA-N00000181 · Nov 11, 1988
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