CHICAGO (Sept. 20, 2004) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5 has cited J & J Cores for alleged clean-air violations
at the company's aluminum recovery plant at 22375 Oxford Township
Road 105, Newcomerstown, Ohio.
EPA alleges that J & J Cores
failed to comply with federal monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting
and operating requirements for its sweat furnace.
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."
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