Attorney General Alan Wilson provides update on Silfab Solar conversation

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) –South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson made the following statement updating the public on our conversation with Silfab Solar.

“Late this afternoon, I spoke to Silfab Solar Inc. and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES). After that phone call, Silfab has agreed to cease all chemical operations pending investigations and stop all other operations until Monday at 7 pm, when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is on the ground.

My office sent a letter to Silfab Solar on Tuesday afternoon after hearing reports of chemical spills. There are still several questions that need to be answered, but all production, manufacturing, and assembly operations are paused for now.

Silfab Solar will not be reopening or resuming those operations this evening. There will be administrative and security crews at the facility, but no operations will be resuming.

This agreement does not affect York County Council’s authority to vote and change course on permitting and zoning or any ongoing private litigation. But, in the meantime, operations are currently paused.

To the parents of Fort Mill, I know it’s been a long week for you. We’re exploring every legal option available to remedy this situation. I’m going to keep fighting for your kids and families, and I know you will too.

Thank you to Senators Michael Johnson, Wes Climer, and State Representatives David Martin, Jackie Terribile, and Randy Ligon for getting involved. I also want to thank Congresswoman Nancy Mace for today joining the fight in trying to find solutions too.

For concerns and questions, please email South Carolina’s Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) www.des.sc.gov or call 803-893-3432

To read our previous letter, click here.