In FY 2022, the agency continued its efforts to reduce risks of accidental releases at industrial and chemical facilities, such as:
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Concluded three (3) judicial actions,
- 145 administrative penalty actions, and
- 18 administrative compliance orders
In FY 2022, EPA renewed its presence in the field and increased its on-site inspections by more than 150% compared to FY 2021.
EPA has addressed serious violations through enforcement actions. Examples of concluded enforcement actions in FY 2022 include two (2) judicial actions and 113 administrative penalty actions, close to 2021’s 117 actions.