California Air Resources Board

Nippon Yusen Kaisha Case Settles for $10,000.00

Nippon Yusen Kaisha has paid $10,000.00 in penalties to the California Air Pollution Control Fund, for violating air quality regulations. This settlement was reached on April 3, 2013. An investigation by the ARB showed that the Nippon Yusen Kaisha vessel Coral Amber, failed to operate on compliant distillate fuel upon entry into Regulated California Waters. Nippon Yusen Kaisha took prompt action after being notified of these violations and under ARB’s supervision began operating in a compliant fashion. To settle the case, Nippon Yusen Kaisha agreed to the $10,000.00 penalty and to comply with ARB regulations.

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