Since the expansion of the massive Detroit Assembly Complex was announced elected officials, community groups, organizers, advocates and residents have shared the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) Pollution Emergency Alert System (PEAS) Hotline. This was done as a public service in the "Impact Area" around the project to make sure that residents around the plant had the information needed in case of an emergency. The PEAS line has become a vital tool. Due to residents increased awareness of the PEAS Hotline EGLE has issued numerous violations on the Mack Plant.
#1 - September 20, 2021
EGLE Air Quality Violation Order - Read and Download
On Monday, September 20th the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) filed violation notices against Fiat Chrysler, now Stellantis, due to resident complaints about overwhelming odors. The new Jeep Grand Cherokee L went into production this summer and since the newly expanded plant has come online residents have reported an increase in odors and health issues. MORE
#2 - October 14, 2021
EGLE Air Quality Violation Order - Read and Download
On Monday October 14, 2021, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) issued another Violation Order against Chrysler Jeep Stellantis’ Mack Assembly Plant. This is the second major air quality violation in less than a month for the assembly line producing the new Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Touted to residents as the ‘greenest’ plant in North America, these violations on top of increased health issues validate many of their concerns. MORE
#3 - November 3, 2021
EGLE Air Quality Violation Notice - Read and Download
On Wednesday November 3, 2021, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) issued a third Violation against Chrysler Jeep Stellantis’ Mack Assembly Plant. This marks the third in what residents fear will become a streak of violations for the assembly line producing the new Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Stellantis has stated that they will fix the problem by the end of the year, but what does that mean for Detroiters who are getting sick from over-pollution?