U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 cited IFCO ICS Chicago Inc. (formerly Acme Barrel Co.) for alleged violation of clean air regulations at the company's steel drum reconditioning plant in Chicago.
"We cited IFCO because it coated drums with a material that contained greater than the allowable amounts of volatile organic compounds," said Bharat Mathur, director of the regional Air and Radiation Division. "The company didn't properly test the VOC content of coatings, keep proper records of VOC use and emissions, or test its drum furnace for VOC emissions."
The action is a preliminary finding of violations. To resolve it, EPA may issue a compliance order, assess an administrative penalty or bring suit against the company.
IFCO will have 30 days to request a meeting with EPA to discuss the allegations
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