<human>: Question: In which year was a settlement reached regarding GE's pollution of the Housatonic River?

Is "In 1999, the company agreed to pay a $250 million settlement in connection with claims it polluted the Housatonic River (Pittsfield, Massachusetts) and other sites with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other hazardous substances." the correct answer?

OPTIONS:
- yes
- no
<bot>: yes