Tonawanda Coke facility ordered to cease operations

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."
Tonawanda Coke Corporation, Cease and Desist, Notice of Violation, Notice of Intent to Revoke 7.20.2018 (PDF