Dow Chemical faces $43,200 penalty

The Dow Chemical Company in Freeport is getting called on the carpet for:

-- failing to prevent unauthorized emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of carbon monoxide.
-- failing to prevent unauthorized emissions of VOCs.
-- failing to submit an initial report within 24 hours after the discovery of an emissions event.

Under the proposed order, the company will have to pay a $43,200 penalty, according to The Texas Register.


[Proposed Enforcement Order #22]