California Air Resources Board

All Metals Inc. DBA ECS Refining Case Settles for $2,625

In September, 2009, All Metals Inc. DBA ECS Refining agreed to pay $2,625 in penalties; $1,968.75 to the California Air Pollution Fund, $328.12 to the California Air Pollution Financing Authority and $328.13 to Peralta Community College District, for violating air quality regulations.  An investigation by the Air Resources Board (ARB) showed that ECS Refining failed to properly self-inspect their diesel trucks to assure the trucks met state smoke emission standards.  ARB documented violations as they related to the Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP).  To settle the case, ECS Refining agreed to the $2,625 penalty and to comply with the PSIP and other ARB programs.

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