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E.P.A. takes violations of toxic substances laws seriously, and is committed to enforcing those laws. This settlement sends a strong message that companies are responsible for promptly informing E.P.A. about risk information associated with their chemicals.

Storm water requirements have been in place for a long time. Developers must be responsible for their actions to ensure compliance with the law. Runoff from construction sites is a primary contributor to the impairment of water quality and EPA is vigorously enforcing federal regulations to help reduce this problem. This settlement is a strong signal of this Administration's commitment to increased enforcement of our nation's environmental laws and regulations.

This is the largest civil administrative penalty EPA has ever obtained under any environmental statue. Not by a little, by a lot. EPA takes violations of toxic substances laws seriously and is committed to enforcing those laws. This settlement sends a strong message that companies are responsible for promptly informing EPA about risk information associated with their chemicals.