Wood-pulp plant to reduce emissions

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A Eureka wood-pulp manufacturer reached agreement Tuesday with federal and state environmental agencies to significantly reduce its pollutant emissions. Under the settlement, Evergreen Pulp


Inc. will pay a $900,000 fine and spend $4 million to install pollution-reduction devices at its plant, according to a statement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Evergreen Pulp


allegedly violated the federal emission standard for hazardous air pollutants by about 230% and violated monitoring, reporting and record keeping requirements, according to the statement.


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