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Cleveland-Cliffs Submits NOx RACT Plan for Ohio Plant
The company's Cleveland Works facility must comply with new emissions regulations by November 2025.
Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:54am
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A steel manufacturer's plan to upgrade equipment and reduce emissions underscores the industry's efforts to adapt to new air quality regulations.Ohio TodayCleveland-Cliffs, a major steel producer, has submitted a plan to the U.S. EPA outlining its proposed Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions at its Cleveland Works facility in Ohio. The submittal is in response to new state regulations requiring the implementation of RACT measures for the 2015 ozone standard by November 2025.
Why it matters
As one of the largest steel producers in the United States, Cleveland-Cliffs plays a significant role in Ohio's industrial landscape. The company's ability to comply with evolving environmental regulations at its Cleveland Works plant will impact both its own operations and the region's air quality.
The details
Cleveland-Cliffs' RACT plan outlines the specific technological upgrades and operational changes the company will undertake at its Cleveland Works facility to reduce NOx emissions and meet the new state requirements. The plan was submitted to the U.S. EPA's Region 5 office, which oversees environmental regulations in Ohio.
- The RACT plan submittal deadline was November 20, 2025.
- The new NOx emissions regulations for the 2015 ozone standard must be implemented by November 2025.
The players
Cleveland-Cliffs
A major American steel producer and one of the largest integrated steel companies in the United States.
U.S. EPA Region 5
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's regional office that oversees environmental regulations in Ohio and several other Midwestern states.
Anne Vogel
The Regional Administrator for U.S. EPA Region 5.
What’s next
The U.S. EPA will review Cleveland-Cliffs' RACT plan and determine if it meets the new NOx emissions requirements for the 2015 ozone standard. If approved, Cleveland Works will have until November 2025 to implement the necessary upgrades and operational changes.
The takeaway
As environmental regulations continue to tighten, major industrial facilities like Cleveland Works must adapt their operations to reduce emissions and comply with new standards. Cleveland-Cliffs' RACT plan submission is a crucial step in ensuring the company's Ohio plant can continue operating while also improving regional air quality.
