CHICAGO (Nov. 3, 2004) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5 has cited ISG Cleveland Inc. (formerly LTV Steel Co. Inc.)
for alleged clean-air violations at the company's iron and steel
production plant at 3060 Eggers Road, Cleveland, Ohio.
EPA alleges that ISG violated state requirements that visible
smoke emissions not exceed 20 percent opacity the amount of light
obscured by the smoke. EPA said the smoke came from two basic oxygen
furnaces on the west side of the plant.
"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. ISG has 30 days from receipt
of the notice to meet with EPA to discuss resolving the allegations.
Inhaling high concentrations of smoke particles can affect children,
the elderly and people with heart and lung diseases the most.
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