The House and Senate Democratic Policy Committees are scheduled to hold a hearing on February 7 on the air pollution caused by the Clairton Coke (Coal) Works fire in Clairton, Allegheny County.

Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny) and Rep. Austin Davis (D-Allegheny) will chair the meeting.

The hearing will focus on the recent fire that took place at the Clairton Coke Works, and the subsequent hazardous amounts of sulfur dioxide that were emitted in the Mon Valley. Improving the air quality of the area affected will be thoroughly discussed. The meeting will be open to the public to attend.

The hearing will be held at the Clairton Council Chambers, 551 Ravensburg Blvd., Clairton, Allegheny County starting at Noon.

Contact Seth Rolko, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Executive Director, with any questions at 717-787-4236 or send email to: Seth.Rolko@pasenate.com,  or Jim Dawes, House Democratic Policy Committee Executive Director at 717-772-0036 or send email to: JDawes@pahouse.net.

Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh) serves as chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee and Rep. Mike Sturla (D-Lancaster) serves as chair of the House Democratic Policy Committee.

(Photo: Clairton Coke (Coal) Works, Allegheny Front.)

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[Posted: Jan. 29, 2019]

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