California Air Resources Board

Hartwick & Hand, Inc. Case Settles for $31,125

In January 2008, Hartwick & Hand, Inc. agreed to pay $31,125 in penalties to the California Air Pollution Control Fund, for violating air quality regulations.  A fleet audit by the ARB showed that Hartwick & Hand, Inc. failed to properly conduct the smoke test procedures for all applicable diesel vehicles in Hartwick’ &Hand’s fleet that were subject to the Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP).  ARB documented violations as related to the PSIP.  To settle the case, Hartwick & Hand, Inc. agreed to the penalty $31,125 and to comply with the PSI program.

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