The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed consent decree with a North Carolina court involving a lawsuit against Pilkington North America, Inc. for violating the Clean Air Act. The company reportedly failed to secure necessary permits and use technology to control pollutants from its glass manufacturing plant. Under the decree, Pilkington will install equipment to control and monitor emissions and will conduct annual tests. Public comments on this proposal are welcome for 30 days following the notice's publication.
Simple Explanation
The Justice Department is asking a company called Pilkington North America, Inc. to fix their factory to make sure it doesn't pollute the air too much, and people can share their thoughts on this plan for the next 30 days.