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EPA cites B&B; Metals for clean-air violations

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William Omohundro, (312) 353-8254

For Immediate Release
No. 04-OPA164


CHICAGO (Oct. 6, 2004) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has cited B&B Metals for alleged clean-air violations at the company's aluminum recovery plant at 14520 Pioneer Road, Newton, Wis.

EPA alleges B&B Metals failed to comply with federal testing, notification, monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for its furnace. EPA said the company should have tested the furnace for dioxin and furan emissions.

"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."

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.

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