Enforcement

Guidance Regarding Regional and Headquarters Coordination on Proposed and Final Administrative Penalty Orders on Consent under New Enforcement Authorities of the Water Quality Act of 1987

Explains the interaction required between Headquarters and the Regions for administrative penalty actions taken by the Regions under Section 314 of the Water Quality Act. Issued Aug. 29, 1987.

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