ArcelorMittal Monessen LLC, a subsidiary of the world’s largest steel making company, has settled a federal court case involving alleged Clean Air Act violations at its coke plant in Monessen, Pennsylvania.
The United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have resolved a joint federal-state complaint against ArcelorMittal Monessen LLC, which involves alleged Clean Air Act violations based on inspections by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, as well as follow-up requests for information.
The alleged violations include excessive emissions of particulate matter from industrial operations. Particulate matter emissions include microscopic solids or liquid droplets that can cause serious health problems when inhaled, particularly impacting children, the elderly, and those suffering from respiratory problems.
Under the settlement, ArcelorMittal Monessen LLC will pay a $1.5 million penalty divided equally between the U.S. and Pennsylvania, and implement an estimated $2 million in air pollution controls to limit particulate and sulfur compound emissions.
“This settlement will reduce harmful air pollutants, benefiting the health and environment of residents around the Monessen coke plant,” said Acting Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey H. Wood for the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice.
“Through aggressive enforcement of the Clean Air Act, the Department of Justice, EPA, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have brought relief to the residents of Monessen and the surrounding communities,” said Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
The proposed consent decree, available for review at https://www.justice.gov/enrd/consent-decrees, is subject to a 30-day public comment period and final court approval.
In the proposed settlement, ArcelorMittal Monessen LLC is the defendant/respondent, with the exact criminal charges being alleged Clean Air Act violations. The city and state is Monessen, Pennsylvania. The settlement was reached in 2023.
The outcome of the settlement is that ArcelorMittal Monessen LLC will pay a $1.5 million penalty and implement an estimated $2 million in air pollution controls.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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