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EPA Honors ArcelorMittal USA for Significantly Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Apr. 2, 2008 - ArcelorMittal USA is among a unique group being honored by the EPA for its accomplishments in 2007 in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency.

U.S. Steel Reaches Deal with Health Department on Emissions Violations
Mar. 19, 2008 - U.S. Steel reaches a consent order and agreement with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding air pollution violations at the company’s Clairton Coke Works and the Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock, Pa.

St. Patrick's Day Prompts Steel Industry to Celebrate its Green Story
Mar. 14, 2008 - The steel industry finds a wide range of reasons to celebrate its green side with the approach of St. Patrick's Day 2008.

ArcelorMittal is First Steel Company to be Named Energy Star Partner of the Year
Mar. 13, 2008 - The U.S. EPA and U.S. Department of Energy select ArcelorMittal USA as a 2008 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Energy Management by for its outstanding contributions to protecting the environment and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency.

Mercury Switch Recovery Program Collects One Millionth Auto Switch
Mar. 3, 2008 - The National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program and its partners celebrate a milestone with the collection of the one millionth mercury auto switch.

ArcelorMittal to Restart Seraing Blast Furnace n.6
Feb. 4, 2008 - Following its agreement to a solution to the CO2 quota allocation issue that was proposed by the federal and regional governments of Belgium, ArcelorMittal will now prepare to re-launch the Seraing blast furnace n.6 in Liège, Belgium.

IISI Study Reveals Growing Trend for Steel Recycling
Jan. 31, 2008 - Data gathered by the International Iron and Steel Institute shows that the steel can remains the world’s most recycled packaging material.

Industry Group Promotes the Growing Recyclability of Cars
Jan. 15, 2008 - U.S. automakers are bringing an educational message to consumers at this year's North American International Auto Show through the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC's Vehicle Recycling Partnership LLC.

AISI to Participate in Future Steel Vehicle Global Initiative
Dec. 18, 2007 - The American Iron and Steel Institute announces plans to participate in the Future Steel Vehicle project, a global research initiative focused on the mitigation of automotive greenhouse gas emissions.

EPA Rule to Reduce Mercury, PM Releases from EAF Facilities
Dec. 18, 2007 - The EPA issues new air emissions standards for mercury and particulate matter emissions from EAF-based steel manufacturers by requiring them to buy motor-vehicle scrap only from providers that participate in the EPA-approved National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program.

Domestic Steelmakers Endorse Sector-Based Approach to Addressing Climate Change
Dec. 14, 2007 - In response to the International Iron and Steel Institute's address on climate change that was delivered during the UNFCCC COP-13 meeting, the American Iron and Steel Institute endorses the global sectoral approach to address climate change.

Global Industry Group Announces Future Steel Vehicle Research Program
Dec. 12, 2007 - The International Iron and Steel Institute's automotive group, WorldAutoSteel, announces the Future Steel Vehicle project during the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change conference in Bali.

Siemens Starts up First Meros Process at voestalpine Stahl Sinter Plant
Nov. 26, 2007 - Siemens Metals Technologies starts up the world’s first Maximized Emission Reduction of Sintering (Meros) off-gas-cleaning plant on voestalpine Stahl’s sinter plant. The upgrade has already delivered a significant reduction in off-gas emissions.

Posco Enters Development for Utilization of Domestic Wastes
Nov. 21, 2007 - Posco will work with Busan Metropolitan City to develop a business capable of turning domestic wastes into fuel that can subsequently be used to generate power, in the first application of this technology in Korea.

Tata Steel Earns DSIR Award for Hexavalent Chromium Research
Nov. 16, 2007 - Tata Steel wins Department of Scientific & Industrial Research Award 2007 for R&D effort in implementing an indigenous technology for removing hexavalent chromium from chrome-ore concentrates.

AISI Raises Competitiveness Concerns to Senate Committee
Nov. 15, 2007 - In testimony during a legislative hearing of America’s Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191), AISI President and CEO Andrew G. Sharkey states that any climate change provisions must apply to foreign firms selling in the U.S. market in order to avoid dire consequences for the U.S. economy and the environment.

EPA to Hold Hearing on Draft U.S. Steel Permit for Gary Works
Nov. 9, 2007 - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 sets the time and place for the Dec. 11 public hearing on U.S. Steel’s draft wastewater permit for Gary Works.

EPA, Steel Dynamics Reach Agreement on Clean-Air Violations
Nov. 2, 2007 - U.S. EPA Region 5 reaches an agreement with Steel Dynamics on alleged clean-air violations at the company's Butler facility.

EPA Plans Public Hearing on Gary Works Draft Permit
Nov. 2, 2007 - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 will hold a public hearing on its objections to Indiana's draft wastewater discharge permit for U.S. Steel's Gary Works.

EPA Raises Additional Objections to Draft Permit for Gary Works
Oct. 19, 2007 - The U.S. EPA outlines three more objections to the draft wastewater discharge permit proposed by the State of Indiana for U.S. Steel’s Gary Works, following initial objections raised by EPA earlier this month.

EPA Objects to Draft Permit for U.S. Steel Gary Works
Oct. 15, 2007 - U.S. EPA raises formal objections to the draft wastewater discharge permit the state of Indiana has proposed for U.S. Steel Corp.'s Gary Works facility.

Mercury Switch Recovery Program Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Sep. 28, 2007 - The National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program celebrates its one-year anniversary this month with the release of the Program’s 2006-2007 Annual Report.

Government Agencies Grant Two of Three Permits to Minnesota Steel
Sep. 6, 2007 - Minnesota Steel moves one step closer to construction with the wetlands and water quality permits just issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Horsehead Employees Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contract
Aug. 31, 2007 - Just as the current contract is about to expire, members of United Steelworkers local 8183-25 reach a tentative labor agreement covering 32 hourly members at Horsehead's Monaca, Pa., facility.

U. S. Steel Marks First Year of Mercury Switch Recovery Program
Aug. 30, 2007 - U. S. Steel marks the one-year anniversary of its participation in the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program, a national mercury reduction program that is expected to reduce up to 75 tons of mercury emissions over the next 15 years.

U.S., Canada and Mexico Take Lead on Managing Industrial Chemicals
Aug. 22, 2007 - The United States, Canada, and Mexico are developing a regional partnership to assess and manage the potential risks associated with the manufacture and use of industrial chemicals.

Precoat Metals Commits to Reduce Waste and Chemical Use
Aug. 17, 2007 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mid-Atlantic region recognized Pa.-based Precoat Metals for committing to reduce waste and manufacture more environmentally-sound products.

Timken Joins Effort to Reduce Mercury Emissions
Aug. 3, 2007 - Timken announces its participation in the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program, a program designed to reduce the levels of mercury emitted from automobile scrap used as raw material in the steelmaking process.

EPA Cleanup Underway at Former Gulf States Steel Site
Aug. 2, 2007 - EPA Superfund removal actions have started at the former Gulf States Steel facility in Gadsden, Alabama—a short-term cleanup intended to stabilize the site and remove any hazards it may pose to human health and the environment.

CMC Steel Texas to Cut Mercury at Seguin Plant
Jun. 27, 2007 - CMC Steel Texas partners with the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce mercury at its Seguin, Texas, plant as part of the EPA’s National Partnership for Environmental Priorities program.

U.S. Steel to Accelerate Repairs at Clairton Coke Works
Jun. 11, 2007 - U.S. Steel will invest $76 million in Battery B at its Clairton Coke Works and pay a civil penalty of $395,900 as part of a consent agreement with the Allegheny County (Pa.) Health Department.

Republic Joins Mercury Switch Recovery Program
May 22, 2007 - Republic Engineered Products has joined a national coalition of automobile manufacturers, steel industry associations and environmental groups in the effort to implement the voluntary National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program, which encourages the removal of mercury switches from scrap automobiles before they are crushed or shredded.

Mikron Business Earns Environmental Awards
Apr. 13, 2007 - Quanex announced that its Mikron vinyl window profile business won two awards from King County in the state of Washington. The annual EnvirOvation award is from the Department of Natural Resources and the biennial Green Globe award is from the Department of Natural Resources and Parks.

Mittal Steel USA Exceeds Energy Star Goal
Mar. 30, 2007 - March 30, 2007 — About 20,000 Mittal Steel USA employees are taking the Energy Star(R)

ThyssenKrupp Files Air Permits in Two States
Mar. 16, 2007 - March 16, 2007 — ThyssenKrupp Steel and Stainless USA, LLC has filed permit applications in both Alabama and Louisiana for its planned $2.9-billion facility.

Gerdau Ameristeel Facility Joins EPA Performance Track Program
Mar. 7, 2007 - March 7, 2007 — Gerdau Ameristeel’s Wilton, Iowa, facility was one of 55 new facilities just welcomed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency into the

EPA Fines Metal Finisher for Environmental Violations
Feb. 27, 2007 - Feb. 27, 2007 — The EPA has fined Bay State Galvanizing, Inc., of Everett, Mass., for violating the terms of its permit to discharge storm water under the Clean Water Act. Bay State Galvanizi

Agencies Reach Agreement with WCI on Wildlife Protection
Feb. 16, 2007 - Feb. 16, 2007 — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement with WCI Steel Inc. on measures to protect migratory birds and other wildlife fro

Mittal Steel USA Joins National Mercury-Reduction Effort
Feb. 6, 2007 - Mittal Steel USA Joins National Mercury-Reduction Effort Feb. 6, 2007 — Mittal Steel USA has joined the effort to re

Superfund Clean up Completed at N.H. Plating Site
Jan. 18, 2007 - Jan. 18, 2007 — A joint Federal and State clean-up effort was recently completed at the 13-acre New Hampshire Plating Co. Superfund site in Merrimack, N.H. The work was coordinated between th

U. S. Steel Names Environmental Affairs GM
Jan. 12, 2007 - Jan. 12, 2007 — United States Steel Corp. announced that James T. Volanski has been

EPA Awards CARE Grant to Pueblo Environmental Protection Project
Nov. 30, 2006 - Nov. 30, 2006 — In its continued effort to sustain environmental progress at the community leve

Kennametal Honors Environmental Health and Safety Projects
Nov. 28, 2006 - Nov. 28, 2006 — Kennametal Inc. has presented its fifth annual Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Excellence Awards to six Kennametal projects worldwide. The awards recognize

V&M Star Facilities, Spartan Steel Coating Join EPA Program
Oct. 26, 2006 - Oct. 26, 2006 — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency welcomed 32 additional facilities to i

EPA Orders Metal Finisher to Fix Environmental Violations
Oct. 5, 2006 - Oct. 5, 2006 — EPA has ordered Bay State Galvanizing, Inc., Everett, M

Coil Coater Recognized for Environment-Friendly Production Innovation
Sep. 22, 2006 - The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized

EPA Cites Republic for Clean-Air Violations
Sep. 13, 2006 - Sep. 13, 2006 — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has cited Republic Engineered Products Inc. for alleged clean-air violations at the company's steel mill in Lorain,

EPA and DOJ Reach Agreement with A. Finkl & Sons
Aug. 24, 2006 - Aug. 24, 2006 — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Justice have reache

Volkswagen Honors TKS for Environmental Awareness
Jul. 1, 2006 - July 2006 — Volkswagen AG has honored ThyssenKrupp Steel with the

North American Galvanizing Honored for Environmental Compliance
Apr. 13, 2006 - April 13, 2006 — North American Galvanizing & Coatings, Inc. announced that its Kansas City

Tentative Agreement Reached for Auto Mercury Switch Recovery Program
Mar. 9, 2006 - March 9, 2006 — Representatives from the vehicle manufacturers, steelmakers, vehicle dismantlers, vehicle shredders, environmental community, states and the U.S. Environmental Pr

EPA Cites Northshore Mining for Clean-Air Violations
Feb. 16, 2006 - Feb. 16, 2006 — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has cited Northshore Mining Co. for alleged clean-air violations at the company's taconite ore processing plant in S

Steelscape to Donate Equipment as Part of EPA Settlement
Jan. 31, 2006 - Jan. 31, 2006 — Steelscape, Inc. will pay an $11,150 fine and donate $41,813 in emergency response equipment to the San Bernardino County Fire Department under a settlement with

AISI Creates Energy Reduction Roadmap for Steelmaking
Jan. 16, 2006 - Jan. 16, 2006 — The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and its members have developed a new Roadmap toward the dramatic reduction of energy use in steelmaking. Ent

OSHA Cites Horsehead for Chemical Hazards
Jan. 11, 2006 - Jan. 11, 2006 — The U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued citations to Horsehead Corp. for alleged safety and health violations

OSHA Cites Scrap Processor for Health and Safety Violations
Jan. 3, 2006 - Jan. 3, 2006 — The U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed $114,450 in fines against Waukesha Iron & Metal Inc., a scrap met

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