CERCLA Criminal

Section 103 (b) - Failure to provide immediate notice of hazardous release, up to 3 yrs. imprisonment (up to 5 yrs. for repeat offenders).

Section 103 (c) - Knowing failure to notify EPA of hazardous material treatment, storage, disposal. $10,000 fine, 1 yr imprisonment.

Section 103 (d) - Falsifying/destroying records (knowingly) up to 3 yrs imprisonment (up to
5 yrs. for repeat offenders).

CERCLA Civil

Section 104(e)(5) - Failure to comply with 104 orders (entry, inspection). $25,000/day (max).

Section 106 (b)(1) - Failure to comply with EPA imminent/substantial endangerment orders. $25,000/day(max).

Section 107 (c)(3) - Failure to comply with EPA order sunder sections 104 & 106. Punitive damages, equal to or up to 3 times (max.) government costs incurred (amount varies)

Section 109 (a) - CERCLA non-compliance - EPA administrative penalty (class 1) $25,000 (max.).

Section 109 (b) - CERCLA non-compliance (continuing). EPA administrative penalty (class II). $25,000/day max. $75,000/day max. second and subsequent violations

Section 109 (c) - CERCLA non-compliance. $25,000/day max. $75,000/day max. second and subsequent violations.