Port Settles Suit by Environmental Groups Over Pollution in Bay
Several environmental groups announced Wednesday that they have settled a federal lawsuit over pollution spread by rainwater at the Port of Long Beach.
The Natural Resources Defense Council, Heal the Bay and Santa Monica BayKeeper filed a lawsuit in 1994 under a provision of the federal Clean Water Act.
They contended that the port and its tenants transported petroleum-based fuel and other materials in a manner that led to significant pollution after it combined with rainwater.
Under the settlement, which still must be approved by a federal judge, the port agreed to improve its pollution monitoring and develop a plan to control storm water runoff. The port also will be required to hire a consultant to implement improvements and help evaluate its progress.
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