August 28, 2008

US Steel reaches clean air agreement

AP reported that United States Steel Corp has reached a deal with the Allegheny County Health Department to correct air pollution violations at two plants.

Under the deal, US Steel will reduce emissions at the Clairton Coke Works and the Edgar Thompson Works in Braddock.

Allegheny County Health Department said that US Steel has agreed to pay a penalty of USD 301,800 for past violations. It has also agreed to pay penalties of between USD 500 and USD 2,000 per day should it miss deadlines for taking corrective actions.

At the Clairton plant, nine of the 12 coke batteries will undergo comprehensive repairs and maintenance. In December 2007, US Steel proposed a USD 1 billion plan to upgrade the Clairton facility, the country's largest coke making facility. The new technology will reduce environmental emissions.