Wisconsin Veneer and Plywood, Inc. to Pay $75K for Alleged Violations of Wisconsin’s Air Pollution Laws
According to an announcement from Wisconsin State Attorney General Josh Kaul office, Wisconsin Veneer and Plywood Inc. (Wisconsin Veneer) is being required to pay a $75,000 monetary penalty for alleged violations of Wisconsin state air pollution control laws that occurred at their Shawano County manufacturing facility.
“Enforcing our air pollution laws isn’t only important for the environment,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “It also helps protect Wisconsinites’ health and wellbeing.”
Assistant Attorney General Bradley J. Motl represented the State and worked closely with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to obtain this judgment. The Order for Judgment was signed by Shawano County Circuit Court Judge Katie Sloma on February 28, 2022.
The boiler that caused the violation at the facility has since been cleaned and the company is now in compliance with its permits.
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