The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released its annual enforcement and compliance results. EPA’s enforcement and compliance program enforces environmental laws that protect the nation’s air, land, and water by taking action to cut illegal pollution and protect people’s health and communities. In fiscal year Fiscal Year 2011, EPA enforcement actions led to more than 1.8 billion pounds in pollution reduced, an estimated $19 billion in required pollution controls and approximately $168 million in civil penalties.
To access information related to these enforcement and compliance activities, please visit:
EPA: Compliance and Enforcement Annual Results 2011 Fiscal Year
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