U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has cited ISG Cleveland Inc. (formerly an LTV Steel Co. Inc. facility) for alleged clean-air violations at the company's iron and steel production plant at 3060 Eggers Road, Cleveland, Ohio.

EPA alleges that ISG violated state requirements that visible smoke emissions not exceed 20% opacity the amount of light obscured by the smoke. EPA said the smoke came from two basic oxygen furnaces on the west side of the plant.

"EPA's mission is to protect public health and the environment," said Acting Regional Administrator Bharat Mathur. "We will take whatever steps are needed to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act."

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. ISG has 30 days from receipt of the notice to meet with EPA to discuss resolving the allegations.