2021 Consent Order, Ohio Republic Steel Case

The EPA issued a 2021 consent order resolving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act by Republic Steel at its Ohio facility. Consent orders are final enforcement actions that establish legally binding compliance requirements and may include monetary penalties, injunctive relief, or supplemental environmental projects. The order was filed to the public docket on Regulations.gov.

Affected parties including Republic Steel's Ohio operations and any affiliated entities must comply with the specific terms of the consent order. Other steel manufacturers and Title V air permit holders should review this enforcement action to understand EPA's current enforcement priorities and compliance expectations under the Clean Air Act.