Denka Performance Elastomer facing shutdown over emissions deadline
Denka Performance Elastomer in Louisiana faces potential shutdown due to a 90-day deadline to reduce emissions set by the Biden administration, sparking a legal battle and environmental controversy.
Key Points
- Denka Performance Elastomer faces closure if unable to comply with EPA's 90-day deadline
- The company argues that other more dangerous facilities have a 2-year deadline to comply
- Environmental activists have raised civil rights complaints regarding pollution impacts on minority communities
Pros
- New EPA regulations could substantially reduce cancer risk in the nearby community
- Biden administration's enforcement could lead to better living conditions for affected residents
Cons
- Potential permanent shutdown of the Denka plant, affecting roughly 250 employees
- Controversy over the 90-day deadline being labeled 'illegal and politically motivated'