California Waste Services, LLC Settlement
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California Waste Services, LLC Case Settles for $4,675
In April 25, 2011, California Waste Services, LLC (CWS) agreed to pay $4,675.00.00 in penalties for violating air quality regulations: $3,506.25 will go to the California Air Pollution Control Fund, which provides funding for projects and research to improve California's air quality; and $1,168.75 will go to Peralta Community College District to fund emission education classes conducted by participating California community colleges, under the California Council for Diesel Education and Technology (CCDET) program.
An investigation by the Air Resources Board (ARB) showed that CWS 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, CWS agreed to the $4,675.00.00 penalty and to comply with the Periodic Smoke Inspection programs, as well as other applicable ARB programs.