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June 25, 2006

Environmental Crime Indictment and Settlement

Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority were indicted for environmental crimes and entered into a settlement with the government that calls for payment of  Ten Million Dollars in Criminal and Civil Fines.  The agreement also requires the authority to "spend $1.7 Billion Improving Wastewater Treatment."  The Authority plead guilty to 15 counts of violating the Clean Water Act. The consent decree is subject to a 30 day comment period.  The consent decree is 162 pages long and can be found here.

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June 25, 2006 in Environment, Prosecutions, Settlement | Permalink

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