US STEEL PLANNING TO START REMOVAL OF EXISTING COKE FROM TWO OVENS AT CLAIRTON PLANT

U.S. Steel is planning to start removing the existing coke from the two ovens at the Clairton plant where the deadly explosion happened this month.  Corporate officials say this is part of the process to determine whether batteries 13 and 14 can be repaired.  Some ashy particles could be released into the air while the work is happening, but no additional non-particulate pollution should be produced, according to the company.  The Allegheny County Health Department will be updated on potential emissions.