Greene County Firm Fined

By Walter F. Roche Jr.

A Greene County firm has been fined $4,500 by Tennessee environmental officials for failing to maintain and produce records of emission monitoring required under state permits.
The fine on SumiRico, previously known as DTR LLC, was imposed on Nov. 27 by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation after inspectors went to the facility and asked to see the records that the company is required to maintain for at least five years.
According to the notice from TDEC Director Michelle Owenby, the company permit requires daily, weekly and monthly recording of certain emissions.
The monitoring is required of emission on the company's controlled coating operations. The firm produces parts for auto manufacturer's including anti-vibration products. Its customers include Honda and Toyota, according to the company web site
The inspectors visited the Midway firm on Feb. 27 and March 21 and asked to see three different sets of records, but in each case the firm "was unable to provide these records or confirm that the respondent (SumiRico) had performed these requirements."
The firm has been the subject of prior TDEC actions.