Steel Manufacturer Pays More Than $100 Million to Reduce Emissions from its Dearborn, Michigan Facility

Summary:

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation has agreed to pay over $100 million to reduce emissions from its Dearborn, Michigan steel manufacturing plant. The company will replace its electrostatic precipitator and implement additional measures to reduce visible emissions, manganese, and lead emissions. These emissions can cause negative health effects, including impacts to the central nervous system, kidney function, and immune, cardiovascular, reproductive, and developmental systems. Additionally, Cleveland-Cliffs will distribute air purifiers to nearby residents at an estimated cost of $244,000. The modification is expected to improve air quality for local residents, who have been disproportionately burdened by pollution. The agreement demonstrates the EPA's commitment to achieving cleaner air for communities across the country.