Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The EPA enforces federal environmental laws including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA. Its enforcement program ensures compliance with pollution control standards, imposes penalties for violations, and requires responsible parties to clean up contaminated sites. The agency pursues both civil and criminal enforcement actions against individuals and corporations.
Back to all agenciesAverage Penalty
$2.8M
Cases Per Year
1,650
Criminal Prosecutions
142
Facilities Inspected
12,400
Superfund Sites Active
1,336
Cases Filed (Annual)
Penalties Collected Trend ($M)
Top Enforcement Actions
| Action | Respondent | Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Water Act Discharge Violations | DuPont de Nemours Inc. | 2023-06-15 | $50M | Civil Penalty |
| RCRA Hazardous Waste Violations | 3M Company | 2023-03-22 | $42.5M | Settlement |
| Clean Air Act NESHAP Violations | Marathon Petroleum Corp. | 2022-11-08 | $37.8M | Civil Penalty |
| Superfund Cleanup Cost Recovery | General Electric Company | 2022-07-19 | $115M | Cost Recovery |
| TSCA Chemical Reporting Failures | Chemours Company | 2023-09-11 | $28.3M | Settlement |
Enforcement Topics
Clean Air ActClean Water ActRCRASuperfundTSCAEnvironmental Justice