Erie Coke Corp. has shut down operations at its bay-front facility, according to news reports. It was never the intent of HECA, Hold Erie Coke Accountable, to close the Erie Coke plant. community, giving Erie Coke many opportunities to be in compliance. Erie Coke to find new opportunities as soon as possible. Erie Coke closes plant down unexpectedly/Department of Environmental Protection weighs in on Erie Coke

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on April 1 issued an administrative order to Erie Coke According to the agency, Erie Coke committed several violations during the repair of the tank and the The DEP order also noted that the Erie Coke can appeal the issue to the Environmental Hearing Board. First: Although DEP “inspected the facility and Erie Coke was repairing the SPR Tank” on March 19, how Additionally, DEP’s order cited “Erie Coke’s failure to tightness test the SPR Tank” after the April

Coke Corp. Coke’s expired Title V Permit. Regarding settlement of the appeal, the Department is currently considering Erie Coke’s most recent settlement The Department plans to meet with Erie Coke in the near future to discuss the counteroffer. In the meantime, here’s some associated media coverage from Erie News Now.