CHICAGO (July 22, 2004) — U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency Region 5 has cited Intrametco Processing Inc. for alleged
clean-air violations at the company’s aluminum processing
plant at 1901 W. Louisiana St., Evansville, Ind.
EPA alleges Intrametco released almost 60 times the amount of
dioxins and furans allowed by federal regulations. In addition,
EPA said the company failed to comply with federal requirements
for notification, planning, testing and labeling.
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.”
There is 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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