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New Environmental Crimes Task Force Launched in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

Staff Consortium | May 17, 2023

The United States Justice Department has formally announced the commencement of the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Environmental Crimes Task Force. This innovative task force is designed to investigate and prosecute offenses against federal laws designed to protect the environment, wildlife, and human health. Additionally, it will tackle issues of fraud, waste, and abuse within these regions. This new initiative follows the Justice Department's Comprehensive Environmental Justice Enforcement Strategy announced a year ago. This strategy led to the establishment of the Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) within the Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). "All communities deserve clean air, clean water, and the robust protection of their natural resources – both today and for future generations," stated Assistant Attorney General…

St. Croix Residents Raise Alarm Over Unidentified…

Staff Consortium | May 17, 2023

ST. CROIX — Residents and workers near Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation’s (PHRT) refinery on…

Court Holds Limetree Bay Accountable for Providing…

Ernice Gilbert | May 01, 2023

St. Croix District Court Judge Wilma Lewis has issued a preliminary injunction against Limetree Bay…

Hazardous Chemical Removal at St. Croix Refinery Begins…

Janeka Simon | April 25, 2023

The scheduled removal of three hazardous chemicals from Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation is…

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