"A Civil Action" Becomes a Crime
Posted by J. Bishop Grewell · 10 February 2005 ·
Pollution
That's the title of an article over at mineweb regarding a grand jury's criminal charges against W.R. Grace employees in connection with the vermiculite that was mined at Libby, Montana for several years. The action states that the executives at Grace knew of the toxic effects of the asbestos fibers and were keeping it from the public.
Thomas V. Skinner, EPA's acting Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance Assurance said "this criminal indictment is intended to send a clear message" we will pursue corporations and senior managers who knowingly disregard environmental laws and jeopardize the health and welfare of the workers and the public."