Re: NANFA-- update on big fish kill in Indiana

Shireen Gonzaga (whimbrel_at_home.com)
Sun, 02 Jan 2000 21:52:41 -0500

CEFCHURCH_at_aol.com wrote:

> I think that is a given. The State has even nailed the city of Indianapolis
> and others with fines for fish kills. This is by far the worst one I am
> familiar with.
>
> On the news the other evening, the main suspect held a press conference and
> stated it was not them. If it turns out to be them, I hope they double the
> fines.

Historically, how effective has this fining system been
around the country, not just for fish kills but for other
environmental disasters? Does anyone know?

I hear Exxon is still appealing their fine, and how long
ago did that happen??! Sigh!

- shireen

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