Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
VARCO SHAFFER FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 0 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
-
12950 W LITTLE YORK RD
HOUSTON, TX 77041
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333132
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 14, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 31, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000461679
How This Compares
#1,678
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#15,427
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
6
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)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 8 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | -98% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100% |
| 2019 | 580 | — |
| 2021 | 330 | — |
| 2022 | 307 | -7% |
| 2023 | 1,175 | +283% |
| 2024 | 389 | -67% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 259 | 259 | — | — | 88,480 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 87 | 87 | — | — | 151,267 | |
| Copper | 31 | 31 | — | — | 23,413 | |
| Manganese | 12 | 12 | — | — | 35,998 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 21,570 |
2023
2022
2021
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 580 | 580 | — | — | 189,905 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 143,191 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 151,771 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 8 | 8 | — | — | 36,245 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 144,591 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 82,398 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 92,531 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 36,952 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 70,320 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | 35,879 | — | — |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 21,552 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 23,348 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 88,005 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 150,867 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NATIONAL IRON AND METALS
KATY, TX
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 12,966 | — | — |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | 18 | — | — | — |
|
VENTURE METALS
DALLAS, TX
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 8,587 | — | — |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Copper | 65 | — | — | — |
|
NATIONAL IRON AND METALS
KATY, TX
|
Copper | — | 14,046 | — | — |
|
VENTURE METALS
DALLAS, TX
|
Copper | — | 9,302 | — | — |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Manganese | 118 | — | — | — |
|
NATIONAL IRON AND METALS
KATY, TX
|
Manganese | — | 17,275 | — | — |
|
VENTURE METALS
DALLAS, TX
|
Manganese | — | 18,605 | — | — |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Chromium | 400 | — | — | — |
|
NATIONAL IRON AND METALS
KATY, TX
|
Chromium | — | 90,759 | — | — |
|
VENTURE METALS
DALLAS, TX
|
Chromium | — | 60,108 | — | — |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Nickel | 475 | — | — | — |
|
NATIONAL IRON AND METALS
KATY, TX
|
Nickel | — | 52,943 | — | — |
|
VENTURE METALS
DALLAS, TX
|
Nickel | — | 35,063 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 9, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 15, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 15, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 19, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 19, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 19, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 28, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2016 | Jul 26, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 28, 2016 | Jul 26, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 4, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 14, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 14, 2011 | Jul 26, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 14, 2011 | Jul 26, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 14, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 30, 2011 | Jul 26, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 30, 2011 | Jul 26, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 30, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 30, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 18, 2003 | Sep 24, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 18, 2003 | Feb 5, 2004 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.10 mg/L | 15.00 | +41% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.84 mg/L | 10.00 | +98% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.86 kg/d | 2.81 | +144% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +425% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.92 mg/L | 10.00 | +109% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +430% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +110% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.62 kg/d | 0.57 | +10% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +72% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +6% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.38 mg/L | 0.19 | +96% | Apr 2017 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +44% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 mg/L | 0.41 | +41% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.19 | +26% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +53% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.57 mg/L | 0.41 | +41% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.04 | +86% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.01 | +45% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 kg/d | 0.03 | +1% | Mar 2015 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 mg/L | 0.19 | +73% | Mar 2015 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.42 mg/L | 0.41 | +2% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 kg/d | 0.06 | +8% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.51 mg/L | 0.19 | +164% | Feb 2015 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.56 mg/L | 0.41 | +37% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 kg/d | 0.03 | +112% | Feb 2015 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 kg/d | 0.06 | +32% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.46 mg/L | 0.41 | +12% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.38 mg/L | 0.19 | +97% | Jan 2015 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 kg/d | 0.03 | +135% | Jan 2015 | 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-TXT490014180-2 · Aug 27, 2019
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2011-0169-IWD-E · Jul 31, 2011
$1,529
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXT490014180-1 · Aug 21, 2003
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