DEC Takes Action Against Plastics Manufacturer

DEC announces enforcement actions against SABIC in Selkirk after a September 2020 incident at the plastics manufacturing facility that released approximately 22,057 pounds of styrene vapor to the environment, threatening public health and safety. Offciials say the actions include $320,000 in fines and hold SABIC accountable for creating a dangerous situation that threatened the health and safety of employees, emergency responders, and the surrounding community.