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The U.S. EPA announces enforcement and compliance results for 2011

The U.S. EPA announces enforcement and compliance results for 2011

EPA has released it’s 2011 statistics on enforcement and compliance actions.  Specifics by industry, state, and regulatory program can be viewed at: EPA 2011 Statistics

In 2011, EPA enforcement achieved an estimated:

  • $19 billion invested to improve environmental performance, a record year
  • $3 billion (included in the $19 billion) to clean up hazardous waste in communities and ensure that the polluter pays, a record year
  • $168 million assessed penalties to deter pollution: (Includes $16 million in State penalties from joint Federal enforcement action)
  • $25 million in additional investments for supplemental environmental projects that benefit communities
  • 3.6 billion pounds of hazardous waste treated, minimized, or properly disposed of
  • 1.8 billion pounds of pollution reduced, treated or eliminated
  • 89.5 years of incarceration for environmental criminals
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