August 15, 2016
By:
Walter G. Wright
Category:
Arkansas Environmental, Energy, and Water Law
Arkansas Environmental, Energy, and Water Law
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training publishes an Environmental Case Crimes Bulletin (“Bulletin”) that summarizes publicized investigative activity and adjudicated cases supported by EPA Criminal Investigation Division special agents, forensic specialists, and legal support staff.
A copy of the July, 2016 edition has been published. The July 2016 Bulletin lists the following matters:
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Region 2
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David Frisby
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Alleged Environmental fraud
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Region 3
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Andrew Manganas, Panthera Painting, Inc.
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Alleged embezzlement, fraud, false statements and environmental violations
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Region 4
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Glenn Welch, Welch Environmental Group
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Alleged storage and disposal of hazardous waste without a permit
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Region 5
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Jeffrey Wilson
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Alleged securities fraud related to a multi-state fraud scheme
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Region 5
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MST Mineralien Schiffahrt Spedition und Transport
GMGH (MST)
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Alleged Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS)/Failed to maintain an accurate ship record about the disposal of oil-contaminated waste
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Region 6
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Elaine Chiu, Cheery Way, Inc.
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Alleged Clean Air Act/Violation of notification requirements
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Region 8
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Joseph David Robertson
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Alleged Clean Water Act/Unauthorized discharge of pollutants into waters of the united States and injury or depredation of United States property
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Region 8
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Theodore Nelson, Jr.
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Alleged unlawful taking of bald eagle and unlawful use of pesticide
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A copy of the Bulletin which contains detailed descriptions of the referenced matters can be downloaded here.
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