say if a Local council carries out a project and accidentally harms the environment, can the Environment Protection Authority issue any fines or anything? or Only to the individual person that was responsible?
2007-04-04 01:02:59 · 4 answers · asked by smiley 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
yes..
2007-04-04 01:13:59 · answer #1 · answered by sayasyoulike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The EPA is part of the Federal Government and can levy fines against individuals, companies and even local government agencies.
2007-04-04 01:07:10 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EPA can fine anyone, but they normally don't because it becomes easier to work things out. Recently they fined the US Department of Energy, so it does happen.
2007-04-04 07:59:22 · answer #3 · answered by Peter Boiter Woods 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep... the country will get the bill. If the decision maker is maliciously intending to break the law, criminal charges could be filed.
2007-04-04 01:20:08 · answer #4 · answered by Laughing Man Copycat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋