1. EPA Sets New Record Criminal Fine.
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FINES (Penalties) , *ENVIRONMENTAL law , *ENVIRONMENTAL policy , *AIR pollution , *AIR quality , *CHEMICALS , *ENVIRONMENTAL protection - Abstract
The article reports on the penalty of BP Products North America Inc. for violating the environmental law in the U.S. It states that the company is required to pay a criminal fee of $60 million for the harm it brought to the people and environment in Texas and Alaska. The company is anticipated to spend an estimated cost of $400 million for the enhancement of its equipment which will help prevent the harmful discharge of chemicals. Furthermore, BP was found guilty for violating the Clean Air Act established by the Environmental Protection Agency.
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- 2007