City of West Covina Settlement
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$3,000 in Fines Paid by The City of West Covina
The City of West Covina paid $3,000 in penalties to the California Air Pollution Control Fund, for violating air quality regulations. This settlement was reached in December 2008 and the case was closed in January 2009. An investigation by the Air Resources Board (ARB) showed that the City of West Covina failed to comply with the Fleet Rule for Transit Agencies – Reporting Requirements by failing to submit the annual report on time. In addition, the City of West Covina also failed to properly self-inspect the portion of their diesel powered vehicle fleet that falls under the Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP). To settle the case, the City of West Covina agreed to the $3,000 penalty and to comply with the Fleet Rule for Transit Agencies – Reporting Requirements and the PSIP.