- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Serial:
- Press release.
- Title:
- Press release, 2019 October 28A
- Creator:
- Georgia. Office of the Governor
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Office of the Governor
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Office of the Governor
- Date of Original:
- 2019-10-28
- Subject:
- Georgia--Politics and government--Periodicals
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- serials (publications)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- This is a press release issued by the Governor of the state of Georgia
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA G600 .P1 P7 2019/10-28A
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg600-b-pp1-bp7-b2019-s10-h28a-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg600-b-pp1-bp7-b2019-s10-h28a-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
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For Immediate Release Monday, October 28, 2019
Judge Signs Order to Temporarily Close BD Covington, Cap Ethylene Oxide Emissions
Atlanta, GA - This morning in Newton County Superior Court, Judge Eugene Benton signed a Consent Order between Plaintiff Richard Dunn, Director of Georgia's Environmental Protection Division (EPD), and Defendant Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD). Among several provisions, the Order temporarily closes BD's Covington facility for air testing, imposes fugitive emissions caps, requires mandatory reports, and imposes deadlines for installation of enhanced pollution controls at BD's medical sterilization facilities in Covington and Madison.
"As Governor, I have pledged to always put Georgia families first and ensure their safety. This agreement allows for cleaner operations and improved, long-term accountability at BD's medical sterilization facilities in Covington and Madison," said Governor Brian P. Kemp. "I applaud Attorney General Chris Carr and his team for working with us to secure this win for Newton County and the surrounding communities."
On October 21, 2019, EPD Director Rick Dunn filed a Verified Complaint and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order in Newton County Superior Court, seeking preliminary and injunctive relief against BD's medical sterilization facility in Covington, Georgia.
A signed version of the agreement is available below. The Court has retained jurisdiction of the case for enforcement should BD violate any of the provisions of the Consent Order.
Press Contact:
Candice Broce - Director of Communications & Deputy Executive Counsel Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp candice.broce@georgia.gov
Cody Hall - Press Secretary
10/29/2019, 8:32 AM
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