top of page
Smoke & Flames at Edgar Thomson Plant, More H2S Exceedances Punctuate Need for Public Update
GASP’s resident smoke reader and longtime project manager Sue Seppi snapped into action, reviewing Breathe Cam footage of the facility,...
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Allegheny County Health Department Seeks Public Comment on U.S. Steel, Other Air Quality Permits
Allegheny County Health Department is now seeking public comment on several air quality permits. Two notices were published in late...
Feb 2, 20212 min read
Air Pollution Violations Lead to a $6K Penalty for ATI, Harsco Following Dust Complaints
The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) on Aug. 11 issued a demand for stipulated penalties in the amount of $6,000 to ATI Flat...
Aug 20, 20202 min read
ACHD Issues $1,755 Civil Penalty Against Pittsburgh Cremation Services
The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) on June 8 filed an enforcement order against Pittsburgh Cremation Services for failing to...
Aug 18, 20201 min read
Sign Our Petition to Tell ACHD it Must Provide Public Update on Edgar Thomson Emissions Issues
GASP needs your help to send a message to the Allegheny County Health Department that enough is enough: The public deserves a substantive...
Aug 13, 20201 min read
Brown Plume from Edgar Thomson Plant Prompts Questions & Complaints, ACHD Response
A reddish-brown plume emanating from U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson Plant Wednesday evening prompted questions and complaints from nearby...
Jun 19, 20201 min read
GASP Urges ACHD to Apply for EPA Grant Funding for Air Toxics Monitoring
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting applications from state, local, and tribal air agencies for grant funding...
Feb 20, 20204 min read
County Council Approves Motion Supporting ACHD's Efforts to Ensure U.S. Steel Complies with Regs
Allegheny County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a motion of council that endorses recent enforcement actions undertaken by the...
Aug 20, 20193 min read
bottom of page