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Fines Seen As Inadequate As Anti-Pollution Weapon
In interviews EPA chief William Ruckelshaus labels the 1899 Refuse Act fines as chickenfeed for large firms. He urges publicity and court injunctions, higher fines, and court contempt penalties to curb water pollution, plus permit disclosures with jail for false effluent statements.
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Willam D. Ruckelshaus
Ruckelshaus
Environmental Protection Agency
Chevron Oil Co
Gulf of Mexico
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