HC&S and Monsanto Cited For Air Pollution

The State Department of Health issued citations to:

* Monsanto Co. in Kaunakakai for causing or permitting visible fugitive dust to become airborne without taking reasonable precautions. Monsanto operates seed corn farms, and the violations were investigated after dust complaints were received by the Health Department. A penalty of $3,400 has been issued. Monsanto has requested a hearing on this case.

* Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. in Puunene for causing or permitting visible fugitive dust to become airborne without taking reasonable precautions and agricultural burning permit violations. Violations were discovered after dust complaints were received. A penalty of $9,300 has been paid.