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EPA reaches agreement with Aexcel on clean-air violations
CHICAGO (Nov. 4, 2004) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has reached an agreement with Aexcel Corp., 7373 Production Dr., Mentor, Ohio, on alleged violations of federal architectural coating rules. Architectural coatings are paints and similar coverings used on building exteriors, pavements and curbs. EPA assessed a $20,000 penalty and the company agreed to complete a $51,000 environmental project. (more...)

EPA cites Degussa Engineered Carbons for clean-air violations
CHICAGO (Nov. 4, 2004) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has filed an administrative complaint against Degussa Engineered Carbons LP for alleged clean-air violations at the company's carbon black plant at 11135 State Rte. 7, Belpre, Ohio. (more...)

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