CHICAGO (June 9, 2004) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5 has reached an agreement with the city of Detroit public
lighting department on alleged violations of acid rain regulations
at the department’s Mistersky power station, 5425 W. Jefferson
St., Detroit, Mich.
“This agreement will help ensure healthier, cleaner air for
the people of Detroit,” said Acting Regional Administrator
Bharat Mathur. He said the city has agreed to pay a $61,600 civil
penalty.
The agreement resolves EPA allegations that the Mistersky station
failed to submit a monitoring plan, initial certifications, test
audits and electronic data reports in a complete and timely manner.
In addition, EPA said the station failed to submit semiannual reports
for new source performance standards.
Acid rain is formed when emissions of sulfur and nitrogen compounds
and other substances are transformed in the atmosphere by chemical
processes. It falls to the earth as rain, snow or fog that damages
buildings, trees, forest soils, lakes, streams and aquatic life,
and affects public health.
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