EPA Approves Minor Permit Update for Iowa Metal Recycler
Published Date: 8/14/2025
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The EPA just gave the green light to update Iowa’s air plan by approving changes to Alter Metal Recycling’s permit in Council Bluffs. This update keeps the air clean without making rules tougher or costing more. It’s a smooth move that helps keep the community’s air quality on track!
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EPA Approves Alter Metal Permit Change
The EPA approved a revision to Iowa’s State Implementation Plan to add a permit modification for Alter Metal Recycling in a portion of Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, IA. The EPA says this change does not make the plan stricter and will not have an adverse effect on air quality.
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