U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has cited Eramet Marietta Inc. for alleged violations of federal clean-air regulations at the company's ferromanganese and silicomanganese production plant in Marietta, Ohio.
EPA alleges that an Eramet submerged arc furnace that produces silicomanganese alloy emitted more particulate matter during a June stack test than is allowed by EPA regulations.
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. Eramet has 30 days from receipt of the notice to hold a meeting with EPA to discuss the allegations and how to resolve them.
"EPA's mission is to protect public health and the environment," said Region 5 Administrator Thomas V. Skinner. "We will take whatever steps are needed to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act."
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