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3 Ps OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT PRAY, PLAY OR PAY.

3 Ps OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT PRAY, PLAY OR PAY. 3 Ps OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT. You can do whatever you want to, and PRAY you won’t get caught. You can PLAY by the rules and avoid fines and penalties. You can PAY large fines and penalties for violations.

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3 Ps OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT PRAY, PLAY OR PAY.

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  1. 3 Ps OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT • PRAY, PLAY OR PAY.

  2. 3 Ps OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT • You can do whatever you want to, and PRAY you won’t get caught. • You can PLAY by the rules and avoid fines and penalties. • You can PAY large fines and penalties for violations.

  3. 3 Ps OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT Fines range from $50 to $16,000 per day per violation

  4. 3 Ps OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT We normally use the Civil Infractions Schedule of Fines which has five classes of violations and five fine amounts that vary depending on the severity of the violation. Class 1 - For the first offense…………………………...…...$2,000 Class 2 - For the first offense…………………………..…....$1,000 Class 3 - For the first offense…….……………………..…...$500 Class 4 - For the first offense…………………………….…...$100 Class 5 - For the first offense…………………………..……..$50

  5. 3 Ps OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT Penalties Increase for Repeat Violations Fines can multiply to up to $16,000/day per violation for the fourth violation of the same Class 1 regulation committed by the same respondent within three calendar years.

  6. 3 Ps OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT Contact: Steve Kelton, Chief Office of Enforcement and Environmental Justice District Department of the Environment 1200 First Street NE, 5th Floor Washington, DC 20002 (202) 654-6031 – Direct steve.kelton@dc.govddoe.dc.gov/oeej

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