November 30, 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 October, 2016 edition has been published.
The October 2016 Bulletin lists the following matters:
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A&L Cesspool Service Corp
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Clean Water Act/Alleged unlawful discharge of pollutants into a waterway of the United States without a permit
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John Brewer (Appalachian Laboratories
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Clean Water Act/Allegedly falsified water sampling data
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5
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Dipen Patel
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Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act/Allegedly knowingly distributed a pesticide not registered with the EPA
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5
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James Todt (Modern Construction Group LLC)
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Title 18/Toxic Substances Control Act/Allegedly conspired to commit bribery and theft of federal funds
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5
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Fred Witmer and Gary Jury (Triton Energy)
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Clean Air Act/Alleged RINs Fraud
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6
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Champion ES Holdings, Inc.
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Clean Water Act/Alleged failure to report federal pollutant law violations in the Gulf of Mexico
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6
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KTX Limited, KTX Properties, Crosby LP, Ramsey Properties LP
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Clean Air Act (“CAA”)/Alleged failure to adhere to workplace standards and practices; negligently released hazardous air pollutants after a tank explosion
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9
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W. Bockstiegel Reederei GmbH & Co. KG and W. Bockstiegel GmbH & Co. Reederei KG MS “NILS B”
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Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships/Alleged failure to accurately maintain an Oil Record Book for the Motor Vessel (M/V) Nils B
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10
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M/V Gallia Graeca
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Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships/Alleged falsification of records in a federal investigation and engaging in a scheme to defraud the United States
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10
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Isaac Cole
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Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act/Allegedly provided false asbestos training course certifications in exchange for money
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10
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Dayabir Bath, Gee Grewal, 2013 Investors LLC
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State of WA – Alleged improper removal and disposal of asbestos without the required inspections, training, equipment or permits
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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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