Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BEHLEN MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 112 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
-
4025 E. 23RD ST.
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
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- PLATTE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332311
- Inspections
- 3 · last Nov 25, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 24, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000447990
How This Compares
#113
of 154 TRI reporters in NE
#9,694
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
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)
+1171% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 76 | — |
| 2016 | 89 | +17% |
| 2017 | 112 | +26% |
| 2018 | 81 | -28% |
| 2019 | 64 | -21% |
| 2020 | 85 | +33% |
| 2021 | 165 | +94% |
| 2022 | 111 | -33% |
| 2023 | 92 | -17% |
| 2024 | 966 | +950% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 959 | 959 | — | — | 335,116 | |
| Lead | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1,349 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 6,107 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 92 | — | 92 | — | 304,984 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 6,569 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 111 | — | 111 | — | 354,833 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 7,353 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 165 | — | 165 | — | 352,434 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 8,679 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 85 | — | 85 | — | 357,628 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 8,580 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 64 | — | 64 | — | 399,649 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 15,009 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 81 | — | 81 | — | 572,179 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4,030 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 112 | — | 112 | — | 288,046 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 8,629 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 89 | — | 89 | — | 395,298 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3,409 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 76 | — | 76 | — | 240,359 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 335,116 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 1,322 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RICHKER METALS INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 239,419 | — | — |
|
QC CORPORATION
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Zinc compounds | — | 95,697 | — | — |
|
BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL
DAVID CITY, NE
|
Lead | 27 | — | — | — |
|
RICHKER METALS INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead | — | 1,322 | — | — |
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 for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Jul 20, 2011 | Oct 24, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 16, 2009 | May 20, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 16, 2009 | Jan 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 16, 2009 | Jul 27, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Feb 27, 2006 | Apr 3, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 26, 2004 | Aug 19, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 14, 2002 | Nov 14, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 21, 2001 | Jan 14, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 1, 1998 | Dec 24, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 1, 1998 | Dec 24, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 1, 1998 | Dec 24, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 1, 1998 | Dec 24, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Dec 1, 1998 | Dec 24, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 9, 1997 | Sep 30, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 2, 1994 | Jan 19, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 2, 1994 | Jan 23, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Nov 2, 1994 | Jan 23, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 2, 1994 | Jan 23, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 14, 1990 | Jul 10, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 27, 1989 | Oct 13, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 27, 1989 | Oct 3, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 21, 1988 | Jul 5, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Dec 22, 1987 | Aug 29, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jul 27, 1987 | Aug 29, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 5, 1987 | May 6, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Feb 26, 1987 | Aug 29, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 20, 1986 | May 23, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Feb 24, 1986 | Oct 20, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Feb 24, 1986 | Aug 10, 1987 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.96 mg/L | 1.48 | +32% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.79 mg/L | 1.48 | +21% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.89 mg/L | 1.48 | +28% | Jan 2021 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.08 mg/L | 1.48 | +41% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.63 mg/L | 1.48 | +10% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.98 mg/L | 1.48 | +34% | Apr 2017 | 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 07-2012-0236 · Sep 24, 2012
$59,996
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007268790-001 · Sep 24, 2012
$59,996
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2005-0194 · Mar 30, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1999-0194 · Jun 9, 1999
$2,200
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007268790-000 · Nov 2, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007268790-027 · Dec 21, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007268790-022 · Sep 1, 1989
$7,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007268790-021 · Sep 1, 1989
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007268790-008 · Aug 29, 1988
$25,000
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007268790-011 · Jun 30, 1988
$25,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007268790-020 · Jun 1, 1988
REFERRAL TO ATTORNEY GENERAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007268790-010 · Apr 6, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007268790-015 · Aug 6, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007268790-009 · Apr 20, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007268790-012 · Mar 27, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007268790-004 · Jun 2, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007268790-007 · Apr 11, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007268790-002 · Feb 24, 1986
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