June 21, 2017
By:
Walter G. Wright
Category:
Arkansas Environmental, Energy, and Water Law
Arkansas Environmental, Energy, and Water Law
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The United States Environmental protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training publishes an Environmental Case Crimes Bulletin (“Bulletin”) that summarizes publicized investigative activity and adjudicated cases supported by EPA Criminal Investigation Division special agents, forensic specialists, and legal support staff.
A copy of the April-May, 2017 edition has been published.
The April – May Bulletin lists the following matters:
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Sean P. Doctor, Raj Chopra, Comprehensive Employee Management
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Plea Agreement/Plead Guilty to Alleged Violations of Clean Air Act Involving Asbestos
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Ben Wootton, Keystone Biofuels, Inc.
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Indictment/Alleged Conspiracy and False Statement Charges
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Parts Cleaning Technology of North Carolina, David Russ Crandell, Timothy Michael Connelly, Vincent Edward Peters, Sr.
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Indictment/Alleged Illegally Abandoning Hazardous Waste in Trailers
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Mahant Singh
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Plea Agreement/Plead Guilty in Mississippi to Alleged Discharge of Hazardous Pollutant into City Sewage Treatment System
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Malek Jalal, William Letona
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Sentencing/Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Alleged Conspiracy to Commit Biofuel Fraud – Employee Sentenced for Allegedly Destroying Documents
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Brian Dale Fleming, BF Products (AKA Fleming Recycling)
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Indictment/Cabool Business Owner Indicted for Allegedly Dumping Grease into Big Piney River
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Jason A. Halek
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Plea Agreement/Saltwater Disposal Well Operator Plead Guilty to Alleged Multiple Felony Charges in Connection with Operation of Well
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Willmax Capital Management Inc., John Tom Williams
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Sentencing/Willmax Capital Management, Inc. and a Senior Corporate Manager Sentenced for Alleged Charges Related to Illegal Asbestos Release
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Douglas Brian Edwards
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Plea Agreement/Former CEO Plead Guilty for Alleged Role in Actions Leading to Explosion which Injured Employees and First Responders
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Mark Bowers (Emerald Sea)
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Plea Agreement/Captain Plead Guilty to Alleged Clean Water Act Violation after Failure to Report Diesel Fuel Spill
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A copy of the Bulletin which contains detailed descriptions of the referenced matters can be downloaded here.
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