V&M Meeting

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We've been through this many times, and folks that were and are involved with the EDATA CAB have good working knowledge of what the OEPA wants, as do folks at YSU, so there should be a lot of good input, and I'm sure that the folks from EDATA who are experts in dealing with both the EPA and O-EPA will give credable input. These are the folks that OPEA wants to hear from.

[Why?Town]

Considering that the EPA has certain standards that have to be met and that the general population, for the most part, has little if any real knowledge about specific pollutants, I wonder why there is a need for public input on this matter.

Maybe I'm just more clueless than the rest?

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For Release:  January 29, 2009
Media Contact:  Mike Settles, (614) 644-2160
Citizen Contact:  Caroline Markworth, (614) 644-2160


Public Invited to Comment on Draft Air Permit Issued to V&M Star

A draft air permit for a proposed Mahoning County mill expansion will be the focus of a February 12, 2009, Ohio EPA public meeting. The information session and public hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Youngstown City Hall, 26 S. Phelps Street.

The meeting is an opportunity for citizens to ask questions and submit comments concerning a draft air permit issued to V&M Star for a proposed expansion of existing operations and to install new operations to support its facility located at 2669 Martin Luther Blvd., Youngstown.

Ohio EPA's air permit establishes limits on emissions and the operation, and requires the use of best available control technology to restrict emissions. Emissions limits are established to ensure compliance with federal clean air standards and protect public health. The draft permit sets limits on the following pollutants: particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds and lead.

Comments can be submitted to Ohio EPA through the close of business on February 17, 2009. Written comments may be submitted at the hearing or mailed to Ed Perez, Ohio EPA Northeast District Office, 2110 E. Aurora Road, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087.

V&M Star's draft air permit is available online at: www.epa.state.oh.us/dapc/permits_issued/235964.pdf.


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[Rick Rowlands]

What day?

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Public meeting on V&M Star steel plant expansion

It is reported that a public meeting is set on a potential steel plant expansion that would bring nearly 300 new jobs to Youngstown and Girard. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will accept comments on a draft air permit for V&M Star Steel's proposed USD 639 million expansion.

The meeting is set for 6:30 PM at Youngstown City Hall. Phelps St Comments will be accepted through February 17th 2009 on the draft permit, which sets limits on emissions.

The Ohio EPA will make a final decision on the issue after reviewing public input.