EPA enforcement action leads to settlement with school bus transportation company for alleged Clean Air Act violations

Summary:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reached a settlement with First Student, a school bus transportation company, for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. The company was found to have allowed school buses to idle excessively at two locations in Connecticut, violating federal clean air standards and potentially emitting pollutants that aggravate health conditions like asthma. The settlement agreement includes a penalty of $96,223 and requires First Student to implement various compliance measures, including posting signage, training, and coaching, to reduce excessive idling of school buses. The measures also apply to additional jurisdictions where First Student operates. This settlement promotes EPA's dedication to protecting people's health and the environment, particularly in communities that have suffered disproportionately from environmental pollution.