ON DECEMBER 28, 1989, THE REGION REFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE A CIVIL ACTION AGAINST MASTEX INDUSTRIES INC. FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT. THIS ACTION SEEKS INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL AND LOCAL PRETREATMENT STANDARDS. THE CORPORATION IS LOCATED IN HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS AND DISCHARGES INTO THE LOCAL PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS.