Enforcement

Civil Penalty Policy for Section 311(b)(3) and Section 311(j) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), August 1998

Provides guidance for establishing appropriate penalties in settlement of civil administrative and judicial actions for violations of Sections 311(b)(3) and 311(j) of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Issued Aug. 1998.

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Civil Penalty Policy for Section 311(b)(3) and Section 311(j) of the Clean Water Act, August 1998 (PDF)(6 pp, 108 K)