Port of SF Fined $47 Thousand

Polluted runoff is a major cause of water pollution, which can carry pollutants from industrial sources, such as metals, oil and grease, acidic wastewater, bacteria, trash, and other toxic pollutants into nearby water sources.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today is proposing a fine of $47,100 against APM Terminals Pacific Limited for violations of its storm water permit at its Port of Los Angeles facility.

Given that a large portion of the available stimulus package funds are targeted for clean-up and refurbishing of older polluting facilities, this is an opportunity for landscape contractors and architects to submit proposals.

The EPA requires industrial facilities to prevent water pollution by complying with federal and state water pollution requirements. This action is part of a larger enforcement initiative focusing on ports to ensure their tenants comply with storm water requirements. The U.S. EPA and the Los Angeles Regional Quality Control Board conducted a storm water audit of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in May 2007, and issued 20 administrative orders to the Ports?EUR??,,????'?????<

According to the EPA, between October 1, 2004 and January 17, 2008, APM Terminals Pacific Limited?EUR??,,????'?????<

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