EPA TRI Facility · Transportation Equipment

Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc.

Marshall, MI · Parent: Tenneco Inc

Total releases
16.0K lbs
Chemicals reported
2
Carcinogens
1
Primary pathway
Off-site Transfers
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Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. has reported 16.0K lbs of toxic releases across 2 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2024. Of the chemicals reported, 1 is classified as carcinogen, representing 50% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Transportation Equipment sector. The primary release pathway is off-site transfers, accounting for 91% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#8,758 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 336390 (Transportation Equipment). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 16.0K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 2 distinct chemicals, 1 of which (50%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is off-site transfers at 14.6K lbs (91.2% of total volume), followed by air releases at 8.8%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 41% - from 5.2K lbs to 3.1K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Tenneco Inc.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Transportation Equipment
NAICS Code
336390
Total Releases
16.0K lbs
Chemicals Reported
2
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc.
16.0K lbs
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Chemicals reported
Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc.
2
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17

88% less than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 16.0K lbs.

Off-site Transfers 14.6K lbs (91.2%)
Air Releases 1.4K lbs (8.8%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 41% (5.2K lbs to 3.1K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. - annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes, not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 5.2K lbs 2
2020 2.9K lbs 2
2021 448 lbs 2
2022 4.3K lbs 2
2023 3.1K lbs 2

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 1 of 2 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Chromium 14.1K lbs -
Nickel 1.8K lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
42.2668, -84.9751
ZIP Code
49068
EPA Facility ID
49068WLKRM904IN

About TRI Data

Data as of 2024 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. release?
Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. has reported releases of 2 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 16.0K lbs. 1 of these (50%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. in?
Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. is classified under the "Transportation Equipment" industry (NAICS code 336390), located in Marshall, MI.
How long has Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. reported to the TRI?
Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. is off-site transfers, accounting for 91.2% of total releases (14.6K lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (8.8%).
Are emissions from Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 41%, from 5.2K lbs to 3.1K lbs.
Is Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.
Does Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. release carcinogens?
Yes, Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. reports 1 chemical classified as carcinogens, representing 50% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc.. The records below are the primary sources; our methodology explains how they are joined, computed, and verified.

Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial. TRI release totals are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions.