EPA Cites Jupiter Aluminum For Clean-Air Violations

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has cited Jupiter Aluminum Corp. for alleged violations of federal clean-air regulations at the company's secondary aluminum production plant in Hammond, Ind.

EPA alleges that Jupiter failed to comply with notification, testing, planning, reporting, operating, file-maintenance, monitoring, measuring and recordkeeping requirements of 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. Jupiter has 30 days from receipt of the notice to meet with EPA to discuss resolving the allegations.

"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."

Hazardous air pollutants may cause serious health effects, including birth defects and cancer. They may also cause harmful environmental and ecological effects.