FAQ's about the Proposed Middletown Coke Company Plant

Question: Is Middletown Coke legally able to construct?

Answer: Yes. Although SunCoke Watch disagrees with the OEPA's issuance of the netting permit in November 2008, Middletown Coke does have a valid permit-to-install. Although the City of Monroe has filed a federal lawsuit against Middletown Coke, no court has issued a stay or injunction order to date.

Question: Do the two separate Notice and Findings of violation issued by the USEPA to SunCoke's Haverhill facility have any impact on the current New Source Review permitting process with Middletown Coke.

Answer: Yes. OAC Rule 3745-31-22(A)(2) states “The applicant must certify that all existing stationary sources owned or operated by the applicant (or any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the applicant) in Ohio as the proposed major stationary source or major modification are in compliance with all applicable emission limitations and standards under the Clean Air Act (or are in compliance with an expeditious schedule which is federally enforceable or contained in a court decree.)