SCRUBBER  ABSORBER        NEWSLETTER               

                                                                                                                  January 2005   No. 367

Degussa Cited for Clean-Air Violations

EPA Region 5 has filed an administrative complaint against Degussa Engineered Carbons LP for alleged clean-air violations at the company's carbon black plant in Belpre, OH.

"We're proposing a $1,549,971 penalty and alleging that Degussa used a raw material with a higher sulfur content than was permitted, and emitted more sulfur dioxide than was permitted," said Acting Region 5 Administrator Bharat Mathur. He said Degussa also failed to report its excessive emissions.

Degussa has filed an answer to the complaint and requested a hearing. It may request an informal conference with EPA at any time to discuss how to resolve the allegations.

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