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Public Meeting Scheduled To Discuss L'Anse Warden Electric Company

L'Anse Warden Plant 2014-09-22 FeatureThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a May 9 informational session to discuss the status of its air quality investigation at the L’Anse Warden Electric Company.

EPA’s session will take place Monday, May 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at L’Anse Area Schools.

EPA will be joined by representatives from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

Residents of L’Anse have reported odors and dust coming from the power plant.

Under a state permit, L’Anse Warden Electric Company is allowed to burn tires and railroad ties treated with creosote and pentachlorophenol.

EPA is working closely with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to investigate residents’ concerns, address potential health risks and determine compliance with environmental regulations.

For more information: www.epa.gov/mi/lanse-warden-power-plant.

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