Augusta, Ga. — DSM Chemicals North America, which produces caprolactam and ammonium sulfate at its plant here, has settled a $23,750 fine for excessive chemical emissions and is on warning from state environmental inspectors regarding further releases, according to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD). A consent order posted earlier this month and dated Feb. 29 said DSM was in violation of its regulatory permit for volatile organic compounds. “They’re under an order which requires them to get back into compliance and stipulates penalties for any further excess emissions,” Karen Hayes, manager of the stationary source compliance programs, told Green Markets. The plant will also be required to make a series of repairs and conduct follow-up monitoring, the order said.
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