EPA Compliance and Enforcement Answer Book 2013

To help firms and individuals comply with the law and deal effectively with the EPA, this book provides, in convenient question and- answer format, a brief overview of the main federal environmental laws, and  then focuses in detail on the practical aspects of compliance and enforcement.  Topics include: Is state enforcement less stringent than federal enforcement? What does a typical permit provide? What are the enforcement consequences of failing to comply with monitoring and reporting requirements? How does EPA set its enforcement priorities? What triggers an EPA inspection? What is the first thing that should be done when an inspector arrives? What is an environmental crime? Can a corporate officer be prosecuted for the conduct of an employee? What is an administrative compliance order? What is a notice of violation? What is the role of the Department of Justice in environmental enforcement?