{"id":34818,"date":"2008-03-26T16:35:41","date_gmt":"2008-03-26T21:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-legal\/uncategorized\/environmental-violation.html"},"modified":"2008-03-26T16:35:41","modified_gmt":"2008-03-26T21:35:41","slug":"environmental-violation","status":"publish","type":"corporate","link":"https:\/\/corporate.findlaw.com\/law-library\/environmental-violation.html","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Violation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you concerned about an environmental situation within your community but don't know where to go for answers? Here is a list of numbers<\/a> to call to report any type of activity you suspect may not be in compliance with federal environmental regulations. Information is also provided on the difference between environmental violations and environmental emergencies<\/a>.<\/strong><\/font>

What types of activities might be considered environmental violations?<\/font><\/h4>An environmental violation occurs when an activity or an existing condition does not comply with an environmental law or regulation<\/a>. Environmental violations can include (but are not limited to):<\/font>