CHICAGO (June 2, 2004) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5 has cited M & M Drying for alleged clean-air violations
at the company's aluminum production plant at 4125 Mahoning Rd.,
Canton, Ohio.
EPA alleges that M & M Drying failed to test for dioxins and
furans at its thermal chip dryer and failed to notify EPA of its
compliance status.
These are preliminary findings of violations. To resolve them,
EPA may issue a compliance order, assess an administrative penalty
or bring suit against the company. The company has 30 days from
receipt of the notice to meet with EPA to discuss resolving the
allegations.
"EPA's mission is to protect public health and the environment," said
Acting Regional Administrator Bharat Mathur. "We will take
whatever steps are needed to ensure compliance with the Clean Air
Act."
Exposure to high doses of dioxins can cause severe skin lesions,
usually on the head and body. There is also evidence that dioxins
may cause liver damage and probably cause cancer in humans. Furans
can irritate and burn the skin and eyes. They also damage the liver
and kidneys and may cause cancer in humans.
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