Tag #Environmental Enforcement

How did increased staffing and budget contribute to the EPA's enhanced enforcement capabilities, and what specific initiatives benefited from these resources?

These heightened enforcement efforts reflect a renewed focus on environmental justice and 21st-century challenges like climate change and chemical waste. The increased budget and staffing (300 new employees) enabled more inspections and settlements, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities. Major settlements, such as the $2 billion Cummins fine for illegal emissions software, demonstrate the impact of this revitalized program.