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FMC BIOPOLYMER FOOD INGREDIENTS
Quick Summary
- •Released 998 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.
- Address
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1 CROCKETTS POINT
ROCKLAND, ME 04841
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- KNOX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311999
- Inspections
- 6 · last Apr 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 5, 2006
- Registry ID
- 110000581512
How This Compares
#38
of 80 TRI reporters in ME
#7,134
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
3
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)
-30% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,031 | — |
| 2016 | 1,045 | +1% |
| 2017 | 998 | -4% |
| 2018 | 1,072 | +7% |
| 2019 | 63 | -94% |
| 2020 | 820 | +1196% |
| 2021 | 993 | +21% |
| 2022 | 934 | -6% |
| 2023 | 447 | -52% |
| 2024 | 719 | +61% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 132,411 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 574 | 574 | — | — | 59 | |
| Nitric acid | 145 | 145 | — | — | 50 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 99,080 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 384 | 384 | — | — | 45 | |
| Nitric acid | 63 | 63 | — | — | 99,155 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 124,337 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 871 | 871 | — | — | 66 | |
| Nitric acid | 63 | 63 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 127,227 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 930 | 930 | — | — | 65 | |
| Nitric acid | 63 | 63 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 125,739 | |
| n-Hexane | 757 | 757 | — | — | 66 | |
| Nitric acid | 63 | 63 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 127,545 | |
| Nitric acid | 63 | 63 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 168,683 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,009 | 1,009 | — | — | 137 | |
| Nitric acid | 63 | 63 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 160,728 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 935 | 935 | — | — | 132 | |
| Nitric acid | 63 | 63 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 184,584 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 982 | 982 | — | — | 132 | |
| Nitric acid | 63 | 63 | — | — | 9 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 200,952 | |
| n-Hexane | 967 | 967 | — | — | 135 | |
| Nitric acid | 64 | 64 | — | — | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 27 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 134,750 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 119,175 |
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 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 50 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 50 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | ROCKLAND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, ROCKLAND |
| n-Hexane | 51 | ROCKLAND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, ROCKLAND |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 132,361 | ROCKLAND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, ROCKLAND |
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: Tank Systems | Apr 16, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 16, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 16, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Apr 16, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 16, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 16, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 16, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 16, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 5, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 7, 2015 | Jan 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 7, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 7, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 7, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 7, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 7, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Aug 7, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Feb 27, 2010 | Feb 28, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 9, 2010 | Apr 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 9, 2010 | Apr 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Mar 3, 2005 | May 10, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 2005 | May 10, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 16, 1997 | Nov 5, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 22, 1995 | Aug 10, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 22, 1995 | Aug 10, 1995 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED093627156-001 · Oct 30, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED093627156-000 · Jul 7, 1995
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