Insight & Commentary for the Business and Legal Community
U.S. EPA released its December Environmental Crimes Bulletin. One notable case highlighted involved the failure to obtain and industrial pre-treatment permit for discharges to the municipal wastewater system. As set forth in the bulletin, U.S. EPA describes the case as follows:
Thomas H. Faria, Sheffield’s former president and chief executive officer, who pleaded guilty
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Nothing can be more stressful than having your business be the subject of a criminal investigation. The investigation itself can have serious ramifications for employees, result in lost business as well as interrupt typical business operations. With so much on the line, your business and your freedom, it is wise to contact legal counsel as…
Here are the highlights from U.S. EPA’s July Environmental Crimes Case Bulletin:
Failure to Notify Regarding Asbestos
A Company had sampling performed to determine if the walls and ceiling of a riverboat they were going to demolish contained asbestos. The samples indicated they did contain asbestos. According to U.S. EPA, the company hired…
