Court Bulletin

For immediate release
September 17, 2009

ESSROC CANADA INC. FINED $17,000 FOR CONSTRUCTING WITHOUT APPROVAL

PICTON – On August 14, 2009, Essroc Canada Inc. pleaded guilty to two violations for constructing and operating an ammonia addition system without a Certificate of Approval.  The company was fined $17,000 plus a victim fine surcharge, and given six months to pay the fine.

The Court heard that the company, located in Picton, operates a hydraulic cement manufacturing facility.  In February 2007, ministry officials attended the facility and made observations that the company had constructed an ammonia injection system on one of its process lines to reduce nitrogen dioxide emissions.  The ammonia addition system had also been in operation between approximately May 30, 2006 and January 20, 2007.  The company had applied for a Certificate of Approval, however, approval had not yet been given by the ministry.
 
The company was charged following an investigation by the Ministry of the Environment’s Investigations and Enforcement Branch.

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For further information:
Members of the media: Kate Jordan Communications Branch (416) 314-6666
Contact information for the general public: 416-325-4000 or 1-800-565-4923/ www.ontario.ca/environment

 

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