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newsrel -- Over $40,000 in settlement funds go to community colleges, clean-air fund
Posted: 16 Jun 2010 12:22:40
Settlements benefit education and air quality projects, research
. NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release 10-39
June 16, 2010
Contact:
Karen Caesar
626-575-6728 desk
Over $40,000 in settlement funds go to community colleges,
clean-air fund
Settlements benefit education and air quality projects,
research
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board distributed more
than $40,000 to community colleges and a state clean-air fund in
May as a result of settlements with companies that violated clean
air laws.
“California law requires that companies must maintain and
inspect their diesel vehicles to meet clean air standards,” said
ARB Enforcement Chief Jim Ryden. “Companies that take the steps
to reduce emissions help keep the states’ air clean.”
These settlements, totaling $43,425 will be distributed to the
California Air Pollution Control Fund and the Peralta Community
College District. The fund will receive $32,568.75 for projects
and research to improve California's air quality. The remaining
$10,856.25 will go to the college district to fund emissions
education classes conducted by participating California community
colleges around the state.
These settlements were the result of the following violations:
Failed to properly inspect their diesel vehicles, as required by
California law, between 2007 and 2009:
• HFS North America of Bloomingdale, Ill. ($6,000)
Failed to properly inspect their diesel vehicles and properly
attach emissions control labels on their engines:
• Paragon Industries of Fresno, Calif. ($22,125)
Failed to register and provide accurate information to
register TRU units:
• Superior Grocers of Santa Fe Springs, Calif. ($15,300)
Diesel exhaust contains a variety of harmful gases and over 40
other known cancer-causing compounds. In 1998, California
identified diesel particulate matter as a toxic air contaminant
based on its potential to cause cancer, premature death and other
health problems.
The Air Resources Board is a department of the California
Environmental Protection Agency. ARB’s mission is to promote and
protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through
effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and
considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air
pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain
health based air quality standards.
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