This course is designed for a student that seeks to understand the complete compliance assessment process including
enforcement. The student should come away with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a productive
member of a compliance team. The two and one-half day course will focus on the enforcement case process used by
US local, state, and federal environmental agencies primarily the administrative and civil judicial processes.
Topics include targeting the appropriate enforcement option, penalties, negotiation, and case resolution follow-up.
The course discusses violation resolution options, including informal action, formal notices, administrative orders and administrative consent orders, civil litigation settlement and case litigation.
The importance of proper documentation and adherence to procedure will be emphasized.
The course includes a combination of lectures, exercises, and role-playing. NO SITE VISIT