CHICAGO (June 22, 2004) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5 has cited Jupiter Aluminum Corp. for alleged violations
of federal clean-air regulations at the company's secondary aluminum
production plant at 1745 165th St., Hammond, Ind.
EPA alleges that Jupiter, a major source of hazardous air pollutants,
failed to comply with notification, testing, planning, reporting,
operating, file-maintenance, monitoring, measuring and recordkeeping
requirements of the Clean Air Act.
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. Jupiter 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."
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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