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VA Hospital Faces $130K Fuel Tank Fine | Seattle News
The American Lake VA Medical Center faces a $130,000 fine after illegally installing an underground fuel tank without notifying regulators and using an uncertified contractor — a move that could have caused dangerous environmental contamination. This isn’t the first violation: the hospital has racked up over 18 past infractions since 2019. Two fuel companies and the installer also received $500 fines for paperwork and certification failures. The Department of Ecology warns these oversights can lead to soil and groundwater pollution, while the VA remains silent, citing pending administrative…
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