Fairfield metal and chemical manufacturer 5N Plus Inc. will pay $13,250 in fines and buy $47,900 worth of new fire department equipment for failing to report hazardous chemical inventories.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency investigated 5N Plus for not filing forms with the Fairfield fire department and other emergency responders to let the community know about chemicals present in the neighborhood. EPA alleged 5N also failed to report the use and potential release of toxic chemicals lead and selenium under the Toxic Release Inventory.
As part of its settlement with the EPA, 5N will purchase emergency response equipment for the Fairfield Fire Department and Fairfield County Hazardous Incident emergency response teams. The equipment includes a utility vehicle, a trailer, and hazardous material detection devices.
Under the agreement 5N now has certified it is in compliance with the federal law.
