HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Clean Air Branch issued violations against six companies recently, including two on the Big Island.
All those responsible have or had the option to request a hearing to contest their alleged violations and penalties, according to a statement issued Friday by the department.
Edwin DeLuz Trucking &Gravel, LLC in Waimea on Hawaii Island was cited for operational, maintenance of equipment and late submittal of reports. The violations were discovered from an inspection and review of their records. The company was fined $6,300 and is currently negotiating a settlement with the DOH.
Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc. in Kailua-Kona was cited for exceeding their visible emission limit on the Keahole combustion turbine generator, CT-4. The violation was determined from a review of their records. The company was fined $11,200 and is currently negotiating a settlement with the DOH.
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Kapaia Power Station on Kauai was cited for nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide exceedances. The violations were self-reported, and the company was fined $22,800. The company is currently negotiating a settlement with the DOH.
Lanai Resorts, LLC, dba Pulama Lanai in Lanai City, Lanai was cited for not conducting their annual source performance tests on its asphalt concrete batch plant and diesel engine generator. The violations were determined from an inspection and record reviews. The company has paid a fine of $31,300.
Maui Electric Company, Ltd. in Kahului on Maui was cited for exceeding the visible emission limits on their combustion turbine generator, units M14 and M17, diesel engine generator unit M14 at the Maalaea generating station. The violations were determined during a routine review of their records. The company was fined $19,900 and is currently negotiating a settlement with the DOH.
Water Resources International, Inc., in Honolulu was cited for late submittal of annual fees and semi-annual reports. The violations were discovered during a review of their records. The company was fined $7,200 and is currently negotiating a settlement with the DOH.