FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Robbie Wilbur
January 27, 2010 601/961-5277
MDEQ ACCEPTS GULF STATES MANUFACTURERS INTO enHANCE PROGRAM
(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) recently accepted Gulf States Manufacturers - a Nucor Company of Starkville as an Associate in its enHance program. enHance is a voluntary stewardship program that recognizes committed environmental leaders who accomplish goals beyond their legal requirements. enHance is open to facilities, cities, counties, and other entities who are interested in the program, and applicants can choose from three tiers: Associate, Steward, or Leader.
“We are pleased that Gulf States Manufacturers has joined the enHance program, and they should be commended for their commitment to doing good work and their leadership in achieving standards beyond their environmental permit requirements,” said Trudy Fisher, MDEQ Executive Director.
“Gulf States Manufacturers, a division of Nucor Corporation, one of the largest recycling companies in the world, recognizes its role in protecting the environment. We value the environment of the communities in which we operate and recognize its importance to our employees, their families, and our continued welfare. Protecting the environment is critical to our operations and the company's long term success. GSM is committed to providing the resources and personnel necessary to continually improve our environmental stewardship. GSM appreciates very much being recognized by MDEQ with membership in their enHance program, and we look forward to working with them in the coming years,” stated Danny Coggins, President and General Manager.
The enHance 2010 class includes three Leaders: Caterpillar High Performance Extrusions (Oxford), Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) (Gulfport), and Southern Natural Gas - Pickens Station (Pickens). Five Stewards were selected: Columbus Brick (Columbus), Leaf River Cellulose, LLC (New Augusta), Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding (Gulfport), Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems (Ocean Springs), and Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding (Pascagoula). The three Associate members are: GDF SUEZ Choctaw Gas Generation (Ackerman), GDF SUEZ Red Hills Power Plant (Ackerman), and Gulf States Manufacturers - a Nucor Company (Starkville).
Information about the program is available at: http://www.deq.state.ms.us/enhance.
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