The $69 million in civil penalties represents the lowest in nearly a quarter-century.
Diana DeGette: “The $69 million in civil penalties represents the lowest in nearly a quarter-century.”
On the recordFebruary 25, 2019
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DeGette highlights a significant drop in civil penalties collected by the EPA.
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