Dow Chemical to resume talks with EPA on dioxin cleanup

NEW YORK, June 29 (Reuters) - Dow Chemical Co (DOW.N) is resuming negotiations with federal officials over cleanup of dioxin pollution near its plant in Michigan, a spokeswoman said on Monday.

Dow was notified by the Environmental Protection Agency that an offer Dow made regarding clean up of dioxin contamination would pave the way for more discussions, according to Dow spokeswoman Mary Draves.

The negotiations, which were stalled earlier this year, will resume in mid-July, Draves said.

Dioxins are an unwanted byproduct of combustion and have been found in elevated levels near the company's plant in Michigan. (Reporting by Martinne Geller; editing by Carol Bishopric)