The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined Sundance Lumber Company, of Springfield, $64,500 for federal Clean Water Act violations.

The fine was one of nine penalties EPA recently announced it levied against Oregon companies last year. It was the largest of five fines imposed on companies in the mid-Willamette Valley.

Sundance Lumber Company, located at 1001 35^th St., manufactures finished lumber from logs. It is permitted to discharge stormwater into the Willamette River via three identified outfalls.

During a 2020 inspection, EPA officials found the company had seven violations of that permit. They included failing to cover waste, failing to minimize exposure of fixed fueling areas and leak-prone equipment to rain and snow, and failing to perform annual employee education and training.

Company officials did not respond to an interview request.

The other area companies EPA fined during 2022 were:

Swanson Group Manufacturing, Springfield, $35,984: For violating the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act by failing to report its use of the toxic chemical diisocyanates.

Forrest Paint Company, Eugene, $1,200: For violating the risk management program regulations of the Clean Air Act.

Earth Science Products, Aurora, $700: For violating the Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act by failing to file a required annual report listing the types and amounts of pesticides it has produced and sold.

R&T Enterprises, Springfield, $300: For violating the Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act by failing to file a required annual report listing the types and amounts of pesticides it has produced and sold.

All of the companies have paid the fines.

Tracy Loew covers the environment at the Statesman Journal. Send comments, questions and tips to tloew@statesmanjournal.com, 503-399-6779. Follow her on Twitter at @Tracy_Loew

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