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FISCAL YEAR: 2014
1. PRINCIPAL DEFENDANT: Brennco, Inc.
Ohio State Court - 13 CRB 01880
Ohio State Court - 13 CRB 01880
On November 12, 2011, the Ohio EPA and representatives of other government agencies, responded to a release of manure from the property of Brennco, Inc. into a tributary of the Auglaize River. The release allegedly occurred during the application of between 55,000 and 70,000 gallons of manure generated from a hog barn.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources counted a total of 8,625 dead fish and wildlife as a result of the multiple day discharge of manure in the tributary. On June 10, 2013, a criminal complaint was filed in Lima Municipal Court charging Brennco, Inc. with one misdemeanor count of violating Ohio Revised Code 6111.04, Pollution to Waters of the State.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources counted a total of 8,625 dead fish and wildlife as a result of the multiple day discharge of manure in the tributary. On June 10, 2013, a criminal complaint was filed in Lima Municipal Court charging Brennco, Inc. with one misdemeanor count of violating Ohio Revised Code 6111.04, Pollution to Waters of the State.
June 10, 2013
Brennco Inc. was charged with violating State water regulations.
CITATION: State (611104)(A)(1)
June 5, 2014
Brennco Inc. was ordered to pay a $7,500 fine and $4,700 in restitution.
STATUTE:
- State (STATE)