Environmental Crimes Section
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AUSAs in the Environmental Crimes Section handle a wide variety of environmental crime cases, including pollution by ocean going cruise vessels, underground fuel storage tank leaks, smuggling and distribution of ozone-depleting substances (CFCs and/or refrigerants) in violation of the federal Clean Air Act, unlawful transportation and disposal of hazardous wastes, destruction and removal of Native American artifacts and native plants on federal lands, and the smuggling of endangered species. AUSAs in the section participate in community outreach efforts to encourage the reporting of environmental violations. Members of the section also regularly provide training to agents and staff a variety of working groups and task forces.
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Joseph Johns Assistant United States Attorney |
(213) 894-4536 |
The United States Attorney's Office Central District of California Criminal Division Attn: Environmental Crimes Section 312 North Spring Street Los Angeles, California 90012 |