Public meeting next week on steel plant expansion

YOUNGSTOWN ­— A public meeting is set on a potential steel plant expansion that would bring nearly 300 new jobs to Youngstown and Girard.

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will accept comments on a draft air permit for V&M Star Steel’s proposed $639 million expansion.

The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Youngstown City Hall, 26 S. Phelps St. Comments will be accepted through Feb. 17 on the draft permit, which sets limits on emissions.

The Ohio EPA will make a final decision on the issue after reviewing public input. A copy of the permit is available online at www.epa.state.oh.us/dapc/permits_issued/235964.pdf.