The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 27 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed U.S. Department of Justice consent decree with American Zinc Recycling covering their facility in Palmerton, Carbon County. (PA Bulletin page 1082)

The proposed consent decree requires American Zinc to address air quality, waste and water quality issues arising from the operation of the facility.

The consent decree also requires American Zinc to pay a civil penalty of $3.3 million which will be evenly split between DEP and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Click Here for a copy of the consent decree.

Comments are due March 29.  Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information on how to submit comments. (PA Bulletin page 1082)

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NewsClips:

MCall: PA, EPA Reach $7.6 Million Settlement With American Zinc In Lawsuit Over Pollution From Palmerton Plant In Schuylkill County

WFMZ: American Zinc Recycling Settles Lawsuit Over Pollution At Palmerton Facility In Schuylkill County

[Posted: February 26, 2021]

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