DEC Contact:  Sean Mahar
518-402-8000 PressOffice@dec.ny.gov

July 20, 2018

Statement from Basil Seggos, Commissioner of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

“In response to repeated violations and ongoing concerns about air pollution, I have demanded that Tonawanda Coke Corporation immediately cease and desist all operations associated with violations at this facility to prevent potential harm to its workers, surrounding community, and the environment and have commenced revocation of the facility’s air permits.  In addition, I have directed DEC staff to deploy additional air monitoring equipment to ensure the surrounding community is not being impacted from their egregious violations.” 

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