Environmental Law Violations
Key federal environmental laws and how they protect you.
Clean Air Act
Regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. Violations include exceeding emission limits, failing to install required controls, and falsifying reports.
Up to $37,500/day per violation
Yes - citizen suits allowed
Clean Water Act
Prohibits discharge of pollutants into waters without permit. Violations include illegal discharge, permit violations, and wetland destruction.
Up to $50,000/day per violation
Yes - citizen suits allowed
CERCLA (Superfund)
Creates liability for cleanup of hazardous waste sites. Responsible parties must pay for remediation and can be sued for damages.
Strict liability for cleanup costs
Yes - property damage claims
RCRA
Governs handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. Violations include improper storage, illegal disposal, and record-keeping failures.
Up to $50,000/day civil, criminal charges possible
Yes - imminent hazard suits