Enforcement in the Pacific Southwest
11/15/06

Enforcement Efforts 2006 press releases:

• Arizona
• California
• Hawaii
• Nevada

Regional Administrator Wayne Nastri:
Strong enforcement is a key component of everything that we do from a regulatory perspective. If we don't enforce, where is the incentive to comply?

Narrator:
All of our partnerships, compliance assistance and enforcement program
efforts focus on results. We maintain a strong enforcement program that levels the playing field for those who fail to meet federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Consistently one of the top performers in the country, the Pacific Southwest team of civil and criminal investigators and attorneys routinely inspect, fine, and even jail environmental
wrong-doers. We strive to allow companies to perform environmental projects rather than simply paying fines. Past projects have provided emergency response equipment to local communities, and even restored sensitive habitat for local wildlife.