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MassDEP Penalizes Chicopee Golf Ball Manufacturer $5,750
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has issued Callaway Golf Ball Operations, Inc. a $5,750 penalty for violating air pollution control regulations at its 425 Meadow Street facility in Chicopee.
Following a routine, internal file review in Spring 2009, MassDEP discovered that Callawy Golf had failed to apply for a renewal of its Air Operating Permit, which expired on January 30, 2009. Facilities with Air Operating Permits must apply for a renewal of their permit prior to its expiration date.
Upon being notified of the noncompliance, Callaway Golf immediately submitted their renewal application to MassDEP for review. In addition, Callaway has agreed to pay a penalty of $5,750 for the violation of operating without a valid permit.
"Regulated facilities are obligated to ensure that their permits are renewed in advance of their expiration." said Michael Gorski, director of MassDEP's Western Regional Office in Springfield.
MassDEP is responsible for ensuring clean air and water, safe management and recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources.
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