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EPA Postpones Hazardous Air Pollution Compliance Deadlines for Iron & Steel Making Facilities Like U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson Works
Bad news to report today, friends. Here’s what’s going on: As you may recall, back in July, we blogged about the EPA’s proposal to postpone compliance deadlines in the revised National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for integrated iron and steel manufacturing facilities (the II&S NESHAPs), including U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson Works in Braddock. GASP also spoke out against the proposed postponement in September. Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, EPA
Dec 31 min read
What Should Happen After an Incident at Mon Valley Works? GASP Records Request Provides New Details About Recent Breakdowns
Recent incidents at U.S Steel’s Clairton Coke Works and Edgar Thomson facilities sparked rage and concern among frontline residents and...
Apr 106 min read
The U.S. Steel Edgar Thomson Emissions Consent Decree Explained
As GASP reported Monday, like it or not, U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson facility is now subject to the terms of a court-approved consent...
Jan 26, 20236 min read
U.S. Steel Emissions Settlement Finalized; Public Comments Provide “No Basis" for Altering Decree
A federal district court judge has approved a long-awaited consent decree that settles years of air quality violations at U.S. Steel’s...
Jan 23, 20233 min read
Local Resident Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Steel Over Dust, Noxious Odors from Edgar Thomson Facility
A new class action lawsuit against U.S. Steel alleges the company’s negligent practices at its Braddock-based Edgar Thomson facility led...
Nov 9, 20222 min read
GASP Joins Residents at Hearing to Tell ACHD: Protect Us from Edgar Thomson Emissions
GASP joined residents and fellow air quality advocates Wednesday to speak out about a draft Title V operating permit for U.S. Steel’s...
Jun 29, 20222 min read
Yet Another Air Quality Exceedance in Mon Valley, as Area (Again) Experiences Worst AQI in Nation
It’s official: The Mon Valley will experience yet another air quality exceedance today according to preliminary data from the Allegheny...
Mar 25, 20211 min read
Same Old Story: More Rotten (Egg) Air Quality, Exceedances, in the Mon Valley
Ambient air concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) exceeded Pennsylvania’s 24-hour standard in North Braddock and Liberty on Wednesday...
Mar 4, 20212 min read
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