EPA said Rayco violated various recordkeeping, monitoring, reporting, and testing requirements of Federal regulations for chromium emissions. This is a preliminary finding of violations. To resolve them, EPA may issue a compliance order, assess an administrative penalty, or bring suit against the company. The company has 10 days to request a meeting to discuss the allegations and how to resolve them. We will take all necessary steps to ensure that companies comply with the regulations.
Chromic acid is also a respiratory irritant, whose short-term effects include coughing and wheezing.
Noncancerous long-term effects include bronchitis, as well as ulcerations and perforations of the nasal septum.