State fines 7 companies for violations
The Hawaii Department of Health has cited seven companies for violations in 2007.
Syngenta Seeds and Dekalb Genetics Corp. were both cited for changing the operation of their fumigant chambers without proper notification and approval from the DOH, the department said. The Kauai seed-processing facilities were fined $9,900 and $5,900, respectively. Both companies paid their fines.
Ameron Hawaii was cited for submitting its January to June 2007 semiannual reports late. The Kailua-based stone processing and concrete plant was penalized $2,200.
The City and County of Honolulu's Kaneohe sewage treatment plant was cited for submitting its January to June 2007 semiannual reports late. The city was fined $2,400 and the penalty has been paid savings account payday advance.
Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. was cited for not submitting semiannual reports for two different facilities, the department said. The company had been fined two penalties of $2,700 each, which have both been paid.
Meadow Gold Dairies was cited for late submittal of its January to June 2007 semiannual reports. The milk processing facility was fined $1,900 and the penalty has been paid.
Pineridge Farms Inc. was cited for failing to conduct the 2006 annual source performance test and the annual visible emission test. The company was penalized $4,800, which has been paid.