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EPA Adopted New Strategic Civil-Criminal Enforcement Policy

Last updated:

April 17, 2024

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EPA adopted a new strategic civil-criminal enforcement policy to improve coordination between its civil and criminal enforcement programs across the agency, including regarding its PFAS Roadmap, Lead Action Plan, and National Environmental Compliance Initiatives. The strategy encourages more frequent meetings if the case involves environmental justice or community concerns, among other issues.