23 Apr 2025
🌊Proposed Consent Decree on Clean Water Act Violations in Virginia
Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree
Summary
The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree addressing Clean Water Act violations by Boyd, et al. This decree mandates the restoration of impacted areas and imposes civil penalties for discharging pollutants without a permit. Public comments on the decree will be accepted for thirty days, allowing stakeholders to engage in the process.
Agencies
- Justice Department
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed Consent Decree requires compliance with environmental regulations and imposes civil penalties, which can significantly affect Boyd, et al.'s business operations and financial standing. Failure to adhere to these regulations can result in further legal and financial repercussions for similar businesses.