CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2016. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that a notice of violation has been issued to Behr Iron and Metal of Rockford, Illinois, for exceeding the health-based standard which limits air emissions of lead.
EPA required installation of an air monitor at the facility in 2015. Results from the air monitor showed lead emissions on at least seven days from June through August 2016 exceeded the standard for lead in ambient air. Lead…
