Crystal Finishing settles alleged air pollution violations
Crystal Finishing settles alleged air pollution violations
The state alleged that Crystal Finishing violated the state’s environmental laws in several ways, including exceeding permitted limits for hazardous air pollutants and volatile organic compounds.
Nida Tazeen | Reporter Assisted by AI
WAUSAU − Crystal Finishing Systems Inc. will pay $350,000 to settle allegations that it violated Wisconsin’s air pollution control laws, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Feb. 18.
The settlement resolves a civil enforcement action against the company, which manufactures and coats aluminum products at facilities in Schofield and Mosinee, according to a news release from the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
The state alleged that Crystal Finishing exceeded permitted limits for hazardous air pollutants and volatile organic compounds. The company also reportedly failed to properly operate emission control systems, develop required plans and reports, and adequately train its painters, according to the release.
“Our air pollution control laws serve the critical purpose of limiting emissions that could be harmful to people’s health,” Kaul said in the announcement. “Getting accountability when those laws are violated can help deter future violations.”
Settlement includes forfeitures, surcharges and court costs
The $350,000 settlement includes forfeitures, surcharges and court costs. Marathon County Circuit Judge LaMont K. Jacobson signed the order for judgment on Feb. 17, according to the release.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice worked closely with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on the case.
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