This is a preliminary finding of violations. To resolve these violations, EPA may issue a compliance order, assess an administrative penalty, or bring suit against the company. The company has 30 days to request a meeting to discuss the allegations and how to resolve them. When this goal is achieved, we will no longer have to ensure compliance by taking these enforcement actions. Ground-level ozone can cause breathing problems, reduced lung function, eye irritation, stuffy nose, and reduced resistance to colds and other infections.
Ozone can also aggravate asthma and speed up aging of lung tissue.