The facility is currently…

The facility is currently operating in a manner that is contaminating our community with impunity. They do not prioritize the safety of us and our environment. Approval of this submission must prioritize our safety and protection and be enforced.
Will the EAF be allowed to operate when the baghouse is not operating? (*See note at bottom of this email)
What are the particles that will be captured by the baghouse? Are they hazardous to human health or the environment?
What happens to the "dust" collected by the baghouse?
Will the scrap metal be cleaned and inspected before being placed in the EAF?
Will there be any cleaning of the scrap metal on the ASI property?
Will it be done in a controlled environment?
Will the predicted noise levels be confirmed before the EAF is fully commissioned?
Will the #6 blast furnace be allowed to operate without a functioning baghouse?
Why were no documents supplied on the ERO posting?
Will the coke ovens be totally decommissioned once the EAFs are functioning?
In order to feed #6 BF, will ASI be required to buy coke on the open market?

*NOTE: A baghouse is an air pollution control device that uses fabric filter bags to capture particulate matter (dust, soot, and other small particles) from industrial emissions including from electric arc furnaces. One little-known fact about making steel using this type of furnace is it can produce dioxins and furans (as well as other pollutants). Dioxins and furans are highly toxic—even low-level exposure over time can harm human health, as these compounds accumulate in body fat. They've been linked to:
Cancer: Strongly linked to certain cancers.
Hormonal disruption: Interferes with endocrine functions, affecting growth and development.
Immune system damage: Weakens immune response, making the body more vulnerable to infections.
Reproductive and developmental issues: Affects fetal development and can reduce fertility.
Liver and skin damage: Causes chloracne, liver toxicity, and other skin disorders.
It's critical that there is a strong committment to ensuring that we will be protected from these substances, both in terms of ensuring steel making occurs only when baghouses are fully functioning and that all appropriate safety measures are followed when collecting and disposing of toxic dust.