The money will go toward overhauling the Montgomery Locks and Dam along the upper Ohio River. It has about a 50% chance of failure by 2028 unless repairs are made.
US EPA determined that Metalico is a major source of air pollution. Neighbors and air activists have been complaining about odors and pollution for years.
Extreme weather has been cited more and more frequently as a contributing cause in serious marine accidents at a time when shipping of hazardous materials like crude oil is increasing.
