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BAKELITE CHEMICALS LLC - LUFKIN PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 27,800 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
-
1429 EAST LUFKIN AVENUE
LUFKIN, TX 75901
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- ANGELINA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 2 · last Mar 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 18, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110017769789
How This Compares
#300
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#2,351
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
0
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)
-20% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26,997 | — |
| 2016 | 26,341 | -2% |
| 2017 | 27,800 | +6% |
| 2018 | 22,369 | -20% |
| 2019 | 63 | -100% |
| 2020 | 18,113 | +28651% |
| 2021 | 18,522 | +2% |
| 2022 | 29,631 | +60% |
| 2023 | 24,120 | -19% |
| 2024 | 21,500 | -11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 14,400 | 14,400 | — | — | 855 | |
| Phenol | 3,900 | 3,900 | — | — | 19,101 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | 1,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 15,400 | 15,400 | — | — | 910 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,900 | 4,900 | — | — | 540 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,800 | 3,800 | — | — | 9,422 | |
| Formic acid | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 13,758 | 13,758 | — | — | 717 | |
| Ammonia | 10,155 | 10,155 | — | — | 1,658 | |
| Phenol | 3,670 | 3,670 | — | — | 2,257 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,035 | 2,035 | — | — | 457 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 13 | 13 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,320 | 10,320 | — | — | 2,160 | |
| Methanol | 6,500 | 6,500 | — | — | 2,429 | |
| Phenol | 1,180 | 1,180 | — | — | 20,137 | |
| Formaldehyde | 510 | 510 | — | — | 3,197 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 12 | 12 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,320 | 10,320 | — | — | 1,490 | |
| Methanol | 6,200 | 6,200 | — | — | 664 | |
| Phenol | 1,110 | 1,110 | — | — | 1,673 | |
| Formaldehyde | 470 | 470 | — | — | 607 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 13 | 13 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 63 | 63 | — | — | 1,600 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,340 | 10,340 | — | — | 1,908 | |
| Methanol | 9,600 | 9,600 | — | — | 1,570 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,630 | 1,630 | — | — | 5,154 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 670 | 670 | — | — | 53,814 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 65 | 65 | — | — | 9,100 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 29 | 29 | — | — | 5 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 13,400 | 13,400 | — | — | 5,251 | |
| Ammonia | 10,341 | 10,340 | 1 | — | 2,329 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,330 | 3,330 | — | — | 10,519 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 600 | 600 | 0 | — | 13,795 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 66 | 66 | — | — | 6,200 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 33 | 33 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 30 | 30 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 12,400 | 12,400 | — | — | 4,509 | |
| Ammonia | 10,361 | 10,360 | 1 | — | 2,026 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,860 | 2,860 | — | — | 6,169 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 600 | 600 | — | — | 90,406 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 60 | 60 | — | — | 7,300 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 28 | 28 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 12,800 | 12,800 | — | — | 160 | |
| Ammonia | 10,335 | 10,330 | 5 | — | 1,887 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,110 | 3,110 | — | — | 8,730 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 631 | 630 | 1 | — | 185,152 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 61 | 61 | — | — | 2,902 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 28 | 28 | — | — | 2,215 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | 111,101 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 370,840 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 62,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WESTERN WASTE INDUSTRIES - CONROE INDUSTRIAL NON HAZARDOUS L
CONROE, TX
|
Formaldehyde | 1,200 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 840 |
|
WESTERN WASTE INDUSTRIES - CONROE INDUSTRIAL NON HAZARDOUS L
CONROE, TX
|
Methanol | 15 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 1,100 |
|
WESTERN WASTE INDUSTRIES - CONROE INDUSTRIAL NON HAZARDOUS L
CONROE, TX
|
Phenol | 18,000 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 1 | CITY OF LUFKIN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, LUFKIN |
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 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | May 7, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 7, 2013 | May 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 7, 2013 | May 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2013 | May 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 25, 2007 | Jun 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 25, 2007 | Jun 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 25, 2007 | Jun 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 27, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 17, 1988 | Aug 29, 1988 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 17, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Nov 17, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Apr 21, 1987 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.20 mg/L | 5.00 | +124% | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1999-0250
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD074160391-3 · Jun 12, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD074160391-2 · Jun 28, 2013
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2013-3314 · Jun 18, 2013
$70,000
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD074160391-1 · May 25, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2002-0519 · Nov 4, 2003
$8,298
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2000-0925 · Jul 17, 2000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N360 · Dec 13, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N446 · Jul 20, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N616 · Jul 27, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N352 · Aug 29, 1988
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1987-N213 · Mar 30, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N507 · Nov 17, 1987
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