As a result of enforcement actions and settlements for noncompliance with federal pollution control requirements, the . Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that, for FY2011, regulated entities committed to invest an estimated $ billion for judicially mandated pollution controls and cleanup, and for implementing mutually agreed upon (supplemental) environmentally beneficial projects. EPA estimates that these efforts achieved commitments to reduce, treat, or eliminate billion pounds of pollutants in the environment, primarily from air and water. EPA also assessed more than $ million in civil penalties (administrative and judicial) and $ million in criminal fines and restitution during FY2011. Nevertheless,.
