Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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AVX CORP - MYRTLE BEACH FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 6 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 $13,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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801 17TH AVE
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577
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- HORRY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334416
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jun 21, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $13,000 · last Jul 31, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110056954158
How This Compares
#404
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#12,803
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
12
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 (2015–2019)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21 | — |
| 2016 | 8 | -62% |
| 2017 | 6 | -25% |
| 2018 | 0 | -99% |
| 2019 | 0 | -56% |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 163 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 88,819 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,065 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,995 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 37,701 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1,514 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 449 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 692 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 50,847 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 8,115 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,071 | |
| Zinc compounds | 16 | 3 | 13 | — | 2,804 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 50,812 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 787 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NEXEO SOLUTIONS
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 37,696 | — | — | — |
|
NEXEO SOLUTIONS
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Lead compounds | 438 | — | — | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES, LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Lead compounds | 11 | — | — | — |
|
NEXEO SOLUTIONS
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Zinc compounds | 1,284 | — | — | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES, LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 229 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | GSWSA/MYRTLE BEACH WWTP, CONWAY |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5 | GSWSA/MYRTLE BEACH WWTP, CONWAY |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | GSWSA/MYRTLE BEACH WWTP, CONWAY |
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 | Jun 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Mar 22, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 22, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 22, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 17, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Dec 18, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 18, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 13, 2016 | Jan 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 13, 2016 | Jan 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 13, 2016 | Jan 20, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 20, 2006 | Apr 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 20, 2006 | Sep 20, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 20, 2006 | Sep 20, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 20, 2006 | Apr 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 6, 1995 | Dec 19, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 23, 1992 | Aug 20, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 23, 1992 | Jul 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 26, 1991 | Oct 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 28, 1990 | Nov 1, 1990 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +40% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Trichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +140% | Jun 2019 | Resolved |
| Trichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +70% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.07 | +71% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Trichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +580% | Apr 2019 | Resolved |
| Vinyl chloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +550% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Trichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +240% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Trichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +40% | Nov 2018 | Resolved |
| Vinyl chloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +25% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Trichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +70% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Trichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +240% | Oct 2018 | Resolved |
| Trichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +230% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Trichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +40% | Sep 2018 | 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.
ENFORCEMENT REFERRAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD062690557-001 · Jul 31, 2023
$13,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-2019-018-W · Mar 21, 2019
$4,200
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-2013-019 · Mar 11, 2013
$8,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-2718 · May 26, 2010
$55,901
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2002-5066 · Sep 3, 2002
$500
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00015964 · Feb 1, 2002
$12,600
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2000-0509 · Sep 18, 2000
$5,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD062690557-000 · Dec 19, 1996
$7,000
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