California Air Resources Board

Picer Marine S.A. / Biko Kisen Co., Ltd. Case Settles for $4,000

Picer Marine S.A. / Biko Kisen Co., Ltd. has paid $4,000.00 in penalties to the California Air Pollution Control Fund, for violating air quality regulations. This settlement was reached on December 19, 2011. An investigation by the ARB showed that the Picer Marine S.A. / Biko Kisen Co., Ltd. vessel Andromeda Spirit, failed to operate on compliant distillate fuel upon entry into Regulated California Waters. To settle the case, Picer Marine S.A. / Biko Kisen Co., Ltd. agreed to the $4,000.00 penalty and to comply with ARB regulations.

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