Pinal County signs order of abatement by consent with Johnson Utilities
Pinal County Air Quality announced Aug. 26 it signed an order of abatement by consent with Johnson Utilities LLC on Monday, Aug. 21.
This action comes after the Pinal County Board of Supervisors studied a potential lawsuit against the utility company after numerous violations of the county’s Air Quality Control District Code of Regulations.
Simply put, the order of abatement by consent is a negotiated settlement between parties intended to resolve violations, provide compliance and avoid further litigation.
