EPA Aims To Use 'Next Generation' Enforcement Measures In Settlements

January 29, 2015
EPA is floating options for how its enforcement officials could begin using novel “next generation” provisions in civil settlement agreements in order to bolster compliance with environmental laws, including potentially requiring the use of advanced monitoring techniques and third party verification to affirm adherence to settlements. Current Office of Enforcement & Compliance Assurance (OECA) Assistant Administrator Cynthia Giles outlined her push for including next generation strategies in enforcement settlements in a recent memo to EPA's regional counsels, enforcement directors and...


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