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2007 Region 5 Compliance and Enforcement Annual Results
FY2007 Annual Results Topics
Compliance and Enforcement Annual Results
Numbers at a Glance
Region 5
| Results Obtained from EPA Civil Enforcement Actions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Direct Estimated Environmental Benefits | ||
| Pollutants Reduced (Pounds) | 297,007,137 | |
| Contaminated Soil to be Cleaned Up (Cubic Yards) | 1,860,736 | |
| Contaminated Water to be Cleaned Up (Cubic Yards) | 55,512,959 | |
| Stream Miles (Linear Feet) | 6,154 | |
| Wetlands Protected (Acres) | 167 | |
| People Protected by Safe Drinking Water Act Enforcement | 13,705 | |
| Investments in Pollution Control and Clean-up (Injunctive Relief) | $2,673,728,336 | |
| Investments in Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) | $7,193,945 | |
| Civil Penalties | ||
| Administrative Penalties | $4,212,586 | |
| Judicial Penalties | $9,551,777 | |
| Stipulated Penalties | $695,942 | |
| EPA Civil Enforcement and Compliance Activities | ||
| Referrals of Civil Judicial Enforcement Cases to Department of Justice (DOJ) | 46 | |
| Supplemental Referrals of Civil Judicial Enforcement Cases to DOJ | 2 | |
| Civil Judicial Complaints Filed with Court | 33 | |
| Civil Judicial Enforcement Case Conclusions | 37 | |
| Administrative Penalty Order Complaints | 178 | |
| Final Administrative Penalty Order Settlements | 191 | |
| Administrative Compliance Orders | 100 | |
| Cases with SEPs | 37 | |
| EPA Compliance Monitoring Activities | ||
| Inspections/Evaluations | 3,620 | |
| Civil Investigations | 27 | |
| Number of Regulated Entities Taking Complying Actions during EPA Inspections/Evaluations | 436 | |
| Number of Regulated Entities Receiving Assistance during EPA Inspections/Evaluations | 2,421 | |
| EPA Superfund Cleanup Enforcement | ||
| Remedial Action (RA) Starts where Settlement Reached or Enforcement Action Taken by the time of the RA Start (during the FY) at Non-Federal Superfund Sites that have Known Viable, Liable Parties (%) | 100% | |
| Private Party Commitments for Site Study and Cleanup (incl cashouts) | $102,722,499 | |
| Private Party Commitments for Oversight | $N/A*(see note) | |
| Private Party Commitments for Cost Recovery | $16,860,486 | |
| Cost Recovery Statute of Limitation Cases Addressed with Total Past Costs Greater than or Equal to $200,000 (%) | 100% | |
| EPA Voluntary Disclosure Program | ||
| Pollutants Reduced as a Result of Audits or Other Actions (Pounds) | 92,206 | |
| Facilities Initiated | 67 | |
| Companies Initiated | 55 | |
| Notices of Determination (NODs) | 93 | |
| Facilities Resolved | 127 | |
| Companies Resolved | 111 | |
| EPA Compliance Assistance | ||
| Total Entities Reached by Compliance Assistance | 4,238 | |
| Number of User Visits to Web-Based Compliance Assistance Centers | N/A*(see note) | |
Sources for Data displayed in this document:
- Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS),
- Criminal Case Reporting System,
- Comprehensive Environmental Response,
- Compensation & Liability Information System (CERCLIS),
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Information (RCRAInfo),
- Air Facility System (AFS), and
- Permit Compliance System (PCS) October 13, 2007.
*N/A - Information not available as part of Regional Certification
Federal Data Presented State by State
EPA works in partnership with states in targeting federal enforcement where it produces the most environmental benefit.
Region 5, Illinois
| Results Obtained from EPA Civil Enforcement Actions | |
|---|---|
| Direct Environmental Benefits | |
|
2,598,000 |
|
960,700 |
|
0 |
| Investments in Pollution Control and Clean-up (Injunctive Relief) | $34,212,368 |
| Investments in Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) | $602,434 |
| Civil Penalties | $1,797,327 |
| Counts of EPA Civil Enforcement Actions | |
| Civil Judicial Conclusions | 9 |
| Final Administrative Penalty Orders | 69 |
| Administrative Compliance Orders | 27 |
Region 5, Indiana
| Results Obtained from EPA Civil Enforcement Actions | |
|---|---|
| Direct Environmental Benefits | |
|
36,239,368 |
|
3,150 |
|
0 |
| Investments in Pollution Control and Clean-up (Injunctive Relief) | $1,873,978,055 |
| Investments in Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) | $2,198,456 |
| Civil Penalties | $3,219,319 |
| Counts of EPA Civil Enforcement Actions | |
| Civil Judicial Conclusions | 11 |
| Final Administrative Penalty Orders | 24 |
| Administrative Compliance Orders | 11 |
Region 5, Michigan
| Results Obtained from EPA Civil Enforcement Actions | |
|---|---|
| Direct Environmental Benefits | |
|
45,320,208 |
|
347,236 |
|
4,485,933 |
| Investments in Pollution Control and Clean-up (Injunctive Relief) | $200,757,360 |
| Investments in Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) | $3,159,211 |
| Civil Penalties | $1,723,893 |
| Counts of EPA Civil Enforcement Actions | |
| Civil Judicial Conclusions | 5 |
| Final Administrative Penalty Orders | 35 |
| Administrative Compliance Orders | 15 |
Region 5, Minnesota
| Results Obtained from EPA Civil Enforcement Actions | |
|---|---|
| Direct Environmental Benefits | |
|
92,451 |
|
0 |
|
0 |
| Investments in Pollution Control and Clean-up (Injunctive Relief) | $287,000 |
| Investments in Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) | $188,659 |
| Civil Penalties | $711,965 |
| Counts of EPA Civil Enforcement Actions | |
| Civil Judicial Conclusions | 3 |
| Final Administrative Penalty Orders | 21 |
| Administrative Compliance Orders | 4 |
Region 5, Ohio
| Results Obtained from EPA Civil Enforcement Actions | |
|---|---|
| Direct Environmental Benefits | |
|
39,338,409 |
|
300,000 |
|
50,320,000 |
| Investments in Pollution Control and Clean-up (Injunctive Relief) | $36,491,351 |
| Investments in Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) | $546,085 |
| Civil Penalties | $3,422,302 |
| Counts of EPA Civil Enforcement Actions | |
| Civil Judicial Conclusions | 10 |
| Final Administrative Penalty Orders | 27 |
| Administrative Compliance Orders | 36 |
Region 5, Wisconsin
| Results Obtained from EPA Civil Enforcement Actions | |
|---|---|
| Direct Environmental Benefits | |
|
173,615,596 |
|
249,551 |
|
50,320,000 |
| Investments in Pollution Control and Clean-up (Injunctive Relief) | $528,000,200 |
| Investments in Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) | $138,200 |
| Civil Penalties | $2,837,055 |
| Counts of EPA Civil Enforcement Actions | |
| Civil Judicial Conclusions | 3 |
| Final Administrative Penalty Orders | 15 |
| Administrative Compliance Orders | 7 |
Federal Case Highlights Presented State by State
- EPA 2007 enforcement reduces pollution in Illinois
- EPA 2007 enforcement reduces pollution in Indiana
- EPA 2007 enforcement in Michigan benefits health and the environment
- EPA 2007 Minnesota enforcement benefits health and the environment
- EPA 2007 enforcement in Ohio benefits health and the environment
- EPA 2007 enforcement results in record pollution reduction in Wisconsin