Governor Mitt Romney and Environmental Crime

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Quotes from Governor Mitt Romney on Environmental Crime

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts cracked down on environmental violators at a record pace in the last fiscal year, hiking enforcement actions by 54 percent and assessed penalties by 49 percent. These results were achieved even as costs were reduced by nearly one-third at the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). "Innovative programs and cutting-edge technologies are being used today to protect our environment,” Governor Mitt Romney said. “Massachusetts will continue to be a national leader in environmental protection by utilizing these new tools to target environmental scofflaws.” (Taken from a 09-27-2004 Press Release)

Press Releases from Governor Mitt Romney on Environmental Crime

2003

03-25-2003, ROMNEY ANNOUNCES OCEAN MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE

05-20-2003, ROMNEY PROPOSES TOUGHER PENALTIES FOR OIL SPILLS

09-19-2003, ROMNEY ANNOUNCES NEW MERCURY EMISSION REGULATIONS

2004

09-27-2004, COSTS ARE DOWN, BUT ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT IS UP

2005

03-18-2005, ROMNEY FILES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT STATE'S OCEAN WATERS

12-07-2005, ROMNEY ANNOUNCES STRICT NEW CLEAN AIR REGULATIONS TO TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1