Thursday, April 28, 2005

$10,000 Fine Per Day Per Violation

OK, what has happened to the Notice of Violation, that was upgraded following RES's failure to adequately respond to the March 29, first Notice of Excess Emissions? What's happened to the second Notice of Emissions dated April 6th? Did the Missouri Department of Natural Resources(MDNR) upgrade it on April 21 (15 days to respond) to a Notice of Violation? Are there two Notice of Violations now? According the The Joplin Globe, Carthage Plant Cited Third Time For Odors, April 26, 2005, RES is subject to a $10,000 fine per day per violation. http://www.joplinglobe.com/archives/story.php?story_id=96453 .
Wednesday, May 3, will be the 15th day since the April 18 third Notice of Excess Emission. If today is any indication, RES is no where close to getting the problem fixed, let alone getting it under control. I say let's quit waiting, and start collecting the $30,000 per day in fines. Don't forget to file your complaint with MDNR, http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/concern.htm . It is important that we help them document the smell.

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