CHICAGO (Sept. 20, 2004) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5 has cited J. L. French Corp. for alleged clean-air violations
at the company's aluminum recovery plant at 4243 Gateway Drive,
Sheboygan, Wis.
EPA alleges that J. L. French released more dioxins and furans
than is allowed by federal regulations. In addition, EPA said the
company failed to submit timely and accurate notification of its
compliance status.
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, and furans may cause cancer in humans.
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