Firestone Polymers of Sulphur, La., will pay a $3.35M fine to settle allegations it emitted illegally excessive amounts of toxic chemicals, federal and state officials said Feb. 22. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint in District Court against Firestone last September, accusing it of emitting large amounts of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and other hazardous chemicals that run afoul of the federal Clean Air Act and anti-pollution laws. DOJ also filed a federal consent decree detailing remedies the firm must make. Firestone, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Inc., will pay EPA $2.1M and DEQ $1.25M. The company also will pay DEQ $654,125 to upgrade ambient air monitoring systems in SW Louisiana as a “Beneficial Environmental Project," an alternative penalty embraced by the Biden administration. (Source: NOLA.com 02/23/22) Firestone Polymers of Sulphur to pay more than $3.35M to settle air pollution complaints | Environment | nola.com
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