Environmental Quality Control (EQC)
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Enforcement |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
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1. Where may I obtain a copy of a final Consent Order for a company? |
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You may obtain a copy of the Consent Order by contacting the Freedom of Information Office (FOI) at 803-898-3882. |
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2. If I enter into a Consent Order, does that relieve me from any other enforcement action for the same violation(s) until the Consent Order is closed? |
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No. Any violations that are not addressed in the Consent Order are subject to further enforcement action. |
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3. If I am dealing with two or more bureaus in an enforcement action, will I get correspondence from both? Do I need to send required documentation to both/all enforcement project managers? What about penalty payments? |
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Your Consent Order will tell you the contact for submittal of all documentation and the penalty payment. |
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4. If my ability to pay determination shows that I cannot pay the penalty, am I still responsible for the clean-up? |
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Yes. |
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5. Do I have to attend an enforcement conference? |
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Attendance at an enforcement conference is not mandatory; however, you are strongly encouraged to attend so you can present any information you would like the Department to consider before it proceeds with an enforcement action. |
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6. I have corrected my violations and complied with the Department’s requests, why does the Department still want me to enter into a consent order and pay a penalty? |
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Some violations require a formal enforcement response in accordance with the EPA enforcement response policies. In some cases, the nature of the violations warrants the issuance of an order and assessment of a civil penalty because of actual harm or potential harm to human health, the environment, or the purpose of the regulatory program. |
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