New York State has announced more than $2 million in enforcement penalties, compensation and corrective actions against Momentive Performance Materials. The state Department of Environmental Conservation says the Saratoga County chemical company violated New York’s air, water and hazardous waste laws as well as the facility’s permit.
DEC says a consent order settles all violations at the Waterford facility going back to 2007. The order includes $300,000 in tax forgiveness for the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District and $1 million for an Environmental Benefit Project for Waterford and Halfmoon.
"Enforcing New York's stringent environmental laws and regulations and holding facilities accountable are top priorities for DEC," DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said in a statement. "I applaud the work of our legal and regulatory experts in addressing Momentive Performance Materials' past violations and crafting this settlement to help ensure this facility remains in compliance with New York's hazardous waste, air, and water protection measures. DEC also looks forward to working with the Waterford and Halfmoon communities to implement this million-dollar Environmental Benefit Project as we continue to provide rigorous oversight of Momentive's operations."
The agreement will allow Momentive to make the necessary upgrades to prevent future violations and facilitate its transition from a bulk chemicals manufacturing facility to a specialty chemicals manufacturing facility.
