Silfab Solar is releasing the following statement regarding today's visit and assessment by the EPA and DES:
"Silfab Solar appreciates the visit and assessment completed by the EPA and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (DES) today. After a thorough review, DES confirmed (i) no indication that assembly operations should remain paused, and (ii) that assembly operations do not involve the use of chemicals regulated under EPA’s Risk Management Program (RMP).
"Silfab thanks the EPA, DES and County officials on site today and will continue to work with the authorities as appropriate.
"In consultation with TRC Companies, a nationally recognized third-party engineering firm retained by Silfab and participating in today’s assessment, Silfab Solar is bringing module and cell assembly production activities back online beginning at 8 p.m. this evening.
"Review the DES update here: https://des.sc.gov/community/