[Mr. K]

since when does the USEPA have the right to impose and collect fines? with what due process? is this done in a court room?

[TonyWojo]

It may not be long before The Nature Consevency will impose and collect fines.

[doodad]

I used to work emergency response for the EPA as a contractor. Not only can they levy fines they can take you to jail. They prefer not to however as they like money better. Helps with their bloated salaries for doing nothing. The state EPAs have the same authority. I am not sure that appeals are heard in court or in review panels, but I suspect courts. The larger cases certainly are ie US vs General Electric.

[Carry_Okie]

Since when is the Nature Conservancy to be a recipient of public fine money?

[AuntB]

you said, " with what due process? is this done in a court room?"

We are "environmental regulations" with the Nature Conservancy in our hip pocket...we don't need no stinkin' due process!