CHICAGO (June 18, 2004) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5 has cited Tower Industries LLC for alleged violations
of federal and state clean-air regulations at two company plastics
plants in Massillon, Ohio.
In December 2003, Tower closed its plant at 655 Third St. N.W.
and moved to a new facility at 2101 S. Ninth St. S.W. EPA alleges
Tower built and operated its new plant, a major source of hazardous
air pollutants, without getting a state permit.
In addition, EPA alleges that the new Tower plant exceeded emission
limits for hazardous air pollutants and that the company did not
get a determination of control technology requirements and give
proper notifications for the plant.
EPA also alleges that Tower violated state regulations at its
655 Third St. N.W. plant by failing to maintain daily records and
to submit annual reports to the local health authority.
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
Region 5 Acting Administrator Bharat Mathur. "We will take
whatever steps are needed to ensure compliance with the Clean Air
Act."
Hazardous air pollutants may cause serious health effects including
birth defects and cancer. They may also cause harmful environmental
and ecological effects..
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