CHICAGO (Oct. 28, 2004) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5 has reached an agreement with Morgan Advanced Ceramics
Inc. on alleged clean-air violations at the company's manufacturing
plant at 232 Forbes Road, Bedford, Ohio. EPA assessed a $133,342
penalty.
The agreement resolves EPA allegations that Morgan operated degreasers
that use perchloroethylene, a hazardous air pollutant, to clean
parts without getting required permits. In addition, EPA alleged
that perchloroethylene emissions from the degreasers exceeded federal
limits.
"Morgan responded to our allegations promptly and has taken
steps to address all of our concerns," said Acting Regional
Administrator Bharat Mathur.
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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