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Take Action to Reduce Toxic Air Pollutants and Protect Public Health in West Virginia!

We urgently need your help to protect public health in West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is currently accepting public comments for Specialty Product’s draft air permit to emit ethylene oxide.

Why It Matters:
Ethylene oxide is an extremely hazardous substance known to cause cancer, mutations, and explosions. The EPA is proposing new rules to reduce emissions of ethylene oxide and other toxic air pollutants, providing essential health protections to communities near chemical plants.

These new rules are set to be released on the same day comments are due to the WVDEP: Friday, March 29, 2024; however, a request for a comment period extension was denied.

Tell WVDEP to incorporate the latest data and recommendations from the EPA before finalizing the permit.

How You Can Help:
Submit a comment to the WVDEP urging them to incorporate the latest science and data into Specialty Product’s permit renewal. Your voice matters in advocating for public health and safety. Take a moment to send a comment to WVDEP using the form now.

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ATTN: Nikki B. Moats

Subject: Specialty Products US, LLC comments

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I am writing to express my concern regarding Specialty Product’s draft Title V operating permit renewal for its polyethylene oxide manufacturing unit. The operation of this unit poses significant risks to public health and the environment, particularly due to the emission of ethylene oxide, a highly hazardous substance known to cause cancer, mutations, and explosions. Given the urgency of this matter, I urge the WVDEP to incorporate the latest data and recommendations from the EPA’s Proposal to Reduce Toxic Air Pollution to ensure that the permit adequately protects public health and safety. The new rule is set to be released on 3/29/2024, and the public should have been granted an extension of the comment period to access EPA's proposal details when providing comments. Additionally, I request that the WVDEP address the following concerns: 1. Cumulative Emissions Assessment: The Kanawha Valley is home to several facilities emitting ethylene oxide, posing significant risks to public health. I implore you to thoroughly assess cumulative emissions and take decisive action to reduce toxic air emissions to protect our communities. 2. Air Monitoring and Reporting: Comprehensive air monitoring and reporting are essential to safeguard fenceline communities and ensure strict compliance with permit requirements. I urge you to mandate comprehensive air monitoring at this facility to protect public health and the environment. 3. Transparency: Community members deserve transparency in air monitoring methods and results to stay informed and actively participate in protecting their health and environment. Please prioritize publicly accessible air monitoring to fenceline communities. Thank you for your time and consideration. Please amend this permit to protect public health.

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