Del’s Metal cited

Chicago, IL— U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has cited Del’s Metal Co. for alleged clean-air violations at the company’s secondary aluminum production operation in Illinois.

EPA alleges that Del’s Metal failed to test its sweat furnace emissions for dioxins and furans or to install an afterburner. EPA alleges that noncompliance with planning, notification and recordkeeping requirements.

These are preliminary findings of violations. To resolve them, EPA may issue a compliance order, assess an administrative penalty or bring suit against the company.