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Treasury, IRS Announce Intent to Issue Proposed Regulations for Excise Tax on Excess Tax-Exempt Organization Executive Compensation Under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news on June 5, 2026:
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Treasury, IRS announce intent to issue proposed regulations for excise tax on excess tax-exempt organization executive compensation under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2026-36 PDF announcing intent to issue proposed regulations addressing the tax on excessive compensation and excess parachute payments to employees of tax-exempt organizations under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.
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WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news on June 5, 2026:
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Treasury, IRS announce intent to issue proposed regulations for excise tax on excess tax-exempt organization executive compensation under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2026-36 PDF announcing intent to issue proposed regulations addressing the tax on excessive compensation and excess parachute payments to employees of tax-exempt organizations under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.
"Thenew law strengthens the accountability of tax-exempt organizations by expanding tax compliance requirements for certain organizations paying excessive compensation and excess parachute payments to their executives," said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano. "It broadens the scope of tax from a limited group of executives to potentially any highly compensated employee."
Expanded application of tax on excess compensation under OBBB
The OBBB expanded the application of excise tax on excess compensation by broadening the definition of covered employee of an applicable tax-exempt organization (ATEO). Previously, this tax applied to the five highest-compensated employees for the tax year. Now the tax may apply to any employee with compensation exceeding $1 million in a tax year or an excess parachute payment.
Notice 2026-36 clarifies that the amended definition of covered employee, which will be addressed in the forthcoming proposed regulations, includes only:
* Any individual who was an employee of an ATEO in any tax year beginning after Dec. 31, 2016, and on or before Dec. 31, 2025, if the individual was a covered employee for the tax year under prior law, and
* Any individual who is an employee of an ATEO in any tax year beginning after Dec. 31, 2025 (unless a covered employee exception applies).
The notice also sets out important exceptions for individuals who provide volunteer services to tax-exempt organizations that could otherwise be impacted by the OBBB changes. Specifically, it allows ATEOs and their related organizations to rely on the limited hours and nonexempt funds exceptions to the post-OBBB definition of covered employee until further guidance is issued.
Treasury and the IRS anticipate the forthcoming proposed regulations will include covered employee exceptions for limited hours and nonexempt funds. The proposed regulations are not expected to apply to tax years beginning before the issuance of final regulations.
More information
Treasury and the IRS request comments on all aspects of this notice and any other issues that should be addressed in the forthcoming proposed regulations by Aug. 4, 2026. Comments are particularly requested on the issues raised by today's notice. Complete instructions on submitting comments are included in the notice.
For more information, see One, Big, Beautiful Bill Provisions on IRS.gov.
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Original text here: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-irs-announce-intent-to-issue-proposed-regulations-for-excise-tax-on-excess-tax-exempt-organization-executive-compensation-under-the-one-big-beautiful-bill
SEC Files Settled Action as to Real Estate Investment Manager, Its President for Allegedly Making Untrue Statements to Retail Investors
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:26-cv-01846-B; N.D. Tex. filed June 4, 2026):
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Phoenix American Hospitality, LLC and William Lee "Perch" Nelson, No. 3:26-cv-01846-B (N.D. Tex. filed June 4, 2026)
On June 4, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a settled action as to Phoenix American Hospitality, LLC, a Texas-based manager of real estate investment vehicles, and William Lee "Perch" Nelson of Dallas, Texas, PAH's president, for allegedly making untrue statements
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WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:26-cv-01846-B; N.D. Tex. filed June 4, 2026):
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Phoenix American Hospitality, LLC and William Lee "Perch" Nelson, No. 3:26-cv-01846-B (N.D. Tex. filed June 4, 2026)
On June 4, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a settled action as to Phoenix American Hospitality, LLC, a Texas-based manager of real estate investment vehicles, and William Lee "Perch" Nelson of Dallas, Texas, PAH's president, for allegedly making untrue statementsto retail investors about the assets held by, and profitability of, two hotel-focused investment funds.
The SEC's complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, alleged that PAH and Nelson raised approximately $86 million from more than 2,000 retail investors in the two funds from March 2022 through July 2024. According to the complaint, PAH, through Nelson, claimed that one fund owned as many as 11 hotels, while, in reality, the fund owned only a preferred equity interest in a single hotel until January 2024, when it acquired interests in other hotels. As further alleged, PAH, through Nelson, made untrue statements that both funds made regular profit distributions of up to 12% per year to investors, when, in reality, neither of the funds was profitable and distributions were primarily funded by returns of investor capital.
Without admitting the allegations in the SEC's complaint, PAH and Nelson each consented to the entry of a final judgment, subject to court approval, in which each agreed to be permanently enjoined from violating the antifraud provisions of Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 thereunder. The final judgments, if approved by the court, also would order PAH to pay a $591,127 civil penalty and Nelson to pay a $118,225 civil penalty, as well as impose a five-year officer and director bar on Nelson.
The SEC's investigation was conducted by John Chisholm and Jeremy Graves under the supervision of Marc Ricchiute and Nicholas Heinke, with assistance from trial counsel Rachel Yeates under the supervision of Gregory Kasper, all of the SEC's Denver Regional Office.
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Resources
* SEC Complaint (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2026/comp26560.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26560
Richard J. Kloster Sworn In as New Member of the Surface Transportation Board
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following news release on June 5, 2026:
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Richard J. Kloster Sworn In as New Member of the Surface Transportation Board
Richard J. Kloster was sworn in today as a new member of the Surface Transportation Board. Mr. Kloster was confirmed by the Senate on May 18, 2026, for a term ending December 31, 2028.
For the last 17 years, Mr. Kloster has been the president and founder of Integrity Rail Partners, Inc., a transportation consulting company that provides strategic consulting services to
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WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following news release on June 5, 2026:
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Richard J. Kloster Sworn In as New Member of the Surface Transportation Board
Richard J. Kloster was sworn in today as a new member of the Surface Transportation Board. Mr. Kloster was confirmed by the Senate on May 18, 2026, for a term ending December 31, 2028.
For the last 17 years, Mr. Kloster has been the president and founder of Integrity Rail Partners, Inc., a transportation consulting company that provides strategic consulting services tothe rail equipment and railroad industries. He has extensive experience in the rail industry, including strategic planning, acquisitions, and marketing.
Prior to his consulting work, Mr. Kloster worked for a major rail car lessor, several Class I and shortline railroads, the industry's leading rail car fleet management company, and a leading transportation economic forecasting and consulting firm.
He has served as a board member on several transportation groups, including The National Industrial Transportation League and the Railway Supply Institute. He also holds three patents for rail car innovations.
Mr. Kloster earned a Master of Arts from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Science from Northern Illinois University.
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Original text here: https://www.stb.gov/news-communications/latest-news/pr-26-15/
NRC Schedules Public Outreach to Discuss Diablo Canyon Power Plant Performance
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on June 5, 2026:
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NRC Schedules Public Outreach to Discuss Diablo Canyon Power Plant Performance
Arlington, Texas -- Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will hold an information session June 16 to explain how the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant performed in 2025 and to answer questions from the community. The session will allow residents to speak directly with NRC inspectors who evaluate the plant throughout the year.
The NRC's annual assessment found that Diablo Canyon operated safely in 2025.
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WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on June 5, 2026:
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NRC Schedules Public Outreach to Discuss Diablo Canyon Power Plant Performance
Arlington, Texas -- Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will hold an information session June 16 to explain how the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant performed in 2025 and to answer questions from the community. The session will allow residents to speak directly with NRC inspectors who evaluate the plant throughout the year.
The NRC's annual assessment found that Diablo Canyon operated safely in 2025.All inspection findings and performance indicators were of very low safety significance, so the plant will continue under the agency's normal level of oversight, which includes thousands of hours of inspections each year.
Diablo Canyon is a two-unit plant operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Co. near San Luis Obispo, California. The information session will be held at 1:15 p.m. Pacific time during the Diablo Canyon Independent Safety Committee meeting at the Avila Lighthouse Suites, Point San Luis Conference Room, 550 Front St., in Avila Beach, California.
The NRC Reactor Oversight Process uses a color-coded system that tracks inspection findings and performance indicators.
The annual assessment letter for Diablo Canyon, including upcoming inspection plans, is available on the NRC website. Current performance information is also available and updated quarterly.
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INFODOC: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2606/ML26064A038.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.nrc.gov/sites/default/files/cdn/doc-collection-news/2026/26-009-iv.pdf
Justice Department Secures Resolution With Cleveland Clinic to End Pediatric "Gender-Affirming Care"
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 5, 2026:
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Justice Department Secures Resolution with Cleveland Clinic to End Pediatric "Gender-Affirming Care"
Cleveland Clinic Foundation follows Texas Children's Hospital in reaching agreement with the Department of Justice to provide detransition care and not perform sex-rejecting procedures on minors
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Today, the Department of Justice announced another resolution arising from its ongoing national investigation into violations of federal law in connection with sex-rejecting procedures on
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WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 5, 2026:
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Justice Department Secures Resolution with Cleveland Clinic to End Pediatric "Gender-Affirming Care"
Cleveland Clinic Foundation follows Texas Children's Hospital in reaching agreement with the Department of Justice to provide detransition care and not perform sex-rejecting procedures on minors
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Today, the Department of Justice announced another resolution arising from its ongoing national investigation into violations of federal law in connection with sex-rejecting procedures onminors (often euphemistically referred to as "gender-affirming care"). The Cleveland Clinic Foundation ("Cleveland Clinic") has entered into agreements with the Department and the Ohio Attorney General that include a decades-long commitment to not perform or offer sex-rejecting procedures--which includes the administration of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones--for minors. Cleveland Clinic has also agreed to pay a monetary penalty and, in a landmark commitment, dedicate additional millions to help provide essential medical care for individuals living with the harmful consequences of such misguided medical interventions performed on them as children and adolescents (i.e., "detransitioners").
"The Department of Justice is steadfastly committed to protecting America's children," said Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward. "Just as the resolution with Texas Children's, today's resolution with Cleveland Clinic furthers that commitment and puts these providers on notice that this Department will vigorously enforce federal law where children are put at risk."
According to the terms of the agreements, which the Department reached in coordination with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Cleveland Clinic--a partner in other Administration priority initiatives--will pay $308,000 to resolve allegations regarding false billings submitted to public and private payors to secure insurance coverage for sex-rejecting procedures on minors. As part of the resolution, Cleveland Clinic has committed $2 million to provide restorative care for detransitioners--the very victims of these predatory and dangerous practices--regardless of their insured status or ability to pay.
The agreements come less than a month after the Justice Department announced its resolution with Texas Children's Hospital ("Texas Children's"), which the Department secured through a partnership with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. As previously announced, Texas Children's agreed to pay a $10,000,000 penalty, and, much like Cleveland Clinic's commitment today, create the first-of-its-kind clinic dedicated to treating detransitioners. Texas Children's also agreed to permanently cease providing any sex-rejecting procedures to minors.
These historic commitments pair the cessation of these dangerous practices masquerading as medical treatment with substantial investments in remediating the destruction they cause and restoring the health of the victims.
In working towards this settlement, the United States acknowledged that Cleveland Clinic took significant steps entitling it to credit for cooperation with the Department in its investigation. At all times during the investigation, Cleveland Clinic remained cooperative, proactive, and solution-driven, as highlighted by its multi-million dollar commitment to providing care to the victims who most need it.
"I am grateful that institutions like Cleveland Clinic and Texas Children's have decided to be part of the solution, not part of the problem," said Brett Shumate, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division. "Cleveland Clinic's commitment to providing millions of dollars towards care for detransitioners is emblematic of just that. I am grateful for this resolution with Cleveland Clinic, but our work is far from over, and our division will continue to work tirelessly to protect America's children and hold accountable those that have preyed on vulnerable children, whether they be pharmaceutical companies or medical providers."
These matters and the investigations into sex-rejecting procedures on minors are being led by the Justice Department's Civil Division Enforcement and Affirmative Litigation Branch and Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section.
The claims resolved by the United States in the settlements are allegations only, and there has been no determination of liability. Cleveland Clinic has denied all allegations.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-secures-resolution-cleveland-clinic-end-pediatric-gender-affirming-care
FEC Issues Digest for Week of June 1-5, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Litigation
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4563) On May 29, Plaintiff filed a Declaration in Support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 26-213) On May 29, Plaintiff filed a Declaration in Support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a) in the U.S. District
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WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Litigation
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4563) On May 29, Plaintiff filed a Declaration in Support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 26-213) On May 29, Plaintiff filed a Declaration in Support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a) in the U.S. DistrictCourt for the District of Columbia.
Llop v. FEC (Case No. 26-51) On June 1, the Commission filed a Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim and a Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of its Motion to Dismiss in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
SMP v. FEC (Case No. 26-337) On May 29, the NRSC filed a Reply in Support of its Motion to Dismiss in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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Public Disclosure
On June 1, the Office of the Inspector General issued an Examination Report of the Federal Election Commission's Office of Management and Budget Circular A-123 Internal Control and Enterprise Risk Management Programs as of September 30, 2024.
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Reports Due in 2026
The Commission has posted the 2026 Congressional Pre-Election Reporting Dates. Reporting schedules for all filers in 2026 are also available.
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Election Dates
The Commission has posted a list of 2026 Congressional Primary Dates.
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Outreach
On June 2-3, the Commission hosted a webinar for trade associations and their PACs.
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Upcoming educational opportunities
June 17, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host an Advanced FECFile for Candidate Committees webinar.
June 24, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host reporting and FECFile webinars for candidate committees.
July 8, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host Basic and Advanced FECFile webinars for PACs and party committees.
For more information on upcoming training opportunities, see the Commission's Trainings page.
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Upcoming reporting due dates
June 20: June Monthly Reports are due. For more information, see the 2026 Monthly Reporting schedule.
The Commission has posted information regarding reporting deadlines as some states reschedule congressional primary elections to account for redistricting.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the California 14th District Special General Election, scheduled for June 16, 2026, and Special Runoff Election (if necessary), scheduled for August 18, 2026.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the Georgia 13th District Special General Election, scheduled for July 28, 2026, and Special Runoff Election (if necessary), scheduled for August 25, 2026.
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Additional research materials
Contribution Limits: In addition to the current limits, the Commission has posted an archive of contribution limits that were in effect going back to the 1975-1976 election cycles.
Federal election results are available. The data was compiled from the official vote totals published by state election offices.
FEC Notify: Want to be notified by email when campaign finance reports are received by the agency? Sign up here.
The Combined Federal State Disclosure and Election Directory is available. This publication identifies the federal and state agencies responsible for the disclosure of campaign finances, lobbying, personal finances, public financing, candidates on the ballot, election results, spending on state initiatives, and other financial filings.
The Presidential Election Campaign Fund Tax Checkoff Chart provides information on balance of the Fund, monthly deposits into the Fund reported by the Department of the Treasury, payments from the Fund as certified by the FEC, and participation rates of taxpayers as reported by the Internal Revenue Service. For more information on the Presidential Public Funding Program, see the Public Funding of Presidential Elections page.
The FEC Record is available as a continuously updated online news source.
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Original text here: https://www.fec.gov/updates/week-of-june-1-5-2026/
Environment and Natural Resources Division: Company Ordered to Pay $500,000 Criminal Fine for Violating Asbestos Regulations in Michigan
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division issued the following news release on June 5, 2026:
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Company Ordered to Pay $500,000 Criminal Fine for Violating Asbestos Regulations in Michigan
Note, the press release has been updated to include a quote from EPA.
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Applied Partners LLC was sentenced today to pay a $500,000 fine and complete a two-year term of probation for the company's illegal handling of regulated asbestos containing material (RACM) at a site in Saginaw, Michigan.
The company had previously pleaded guilty to violating
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WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division issued the following news release on June 5, 2026:
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Company Ordered to Pay $500,000 Criminal Fine for Violating Asbestos Regulations in Michigan
Note, the press release has been updated to include a quote from EPA.
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Applied Partners LLC was sentenced today to pay a $500,000 fine and complete a two-year term of probation for the company's illegal handling of regulated asbestos containing material (RACM) at a site in Saginaw, Michigan.
The company had previously pleaded guilty to violatingthe Clean Air Act's asbestos work practice standards for its role in demolishing a structure in 2019. Inhalation of asbestos fibers can lead to cancers like mesothelioma and lung cancer or noncancerous conditions like asbestosis.
According to court documents, Applied Partners acquired a defunct industrial site in Saginaw in 2018 with the intention of demolishing and scrapping structures on the property before reselling it. In fall 2019, despite knowing that RACM remained in a structure called the Power House, Applied Partners directed another company to begin demolition.
Between about Sept. 19 and Oct. 24, 2019, employees of the company performing the demolition used heavy machinery to break apart brick walls and to pull down at least one large facility component covered in RACM from the upper floors of the structure. The demolition was done in violation of numerous asbestos work practice standards. Demolition ceased once regulators performed sampling and informed Applied Partners that it would need to perform remediation of remaining RACM before demolition could continue.
"Applied Partners knowingly disregarded asbestos work practice standards designed to protect human health," said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of the Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). "Today's sentence demonstrates that public health is among our highest priorities, and we will prosecute those who violate environmental laws."
"By demolishing an old industrial site with intentional disregard of the asbestos at the site, Applied Partners exposed workers to hazardous asbestos fibers. The asbestos regulations and work practice standards protect Americans from cancer and other harm from asbestos," said EPA's Assistant Administrator Jeffrey A. Hall of the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. "This prosecution and sentencing shows that companies that profit off of exposing American workers or communities to hazardous air pollutants will be held accountable."
The EPA's Criminal Investigation Division investigated the case. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division, Environmental Investigation Section, assisted with the investigation.
Trial Attorney Rachel Roberts of ENRD's Environmental Crimes Section, Assistant U.S. Attorney Katharine Hemann for the Eastern District of Michigan, and EPA Regional Criminal Enforcement Counsel Samuel Cardick prosecuted the case.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/company-ordered-pay-500000-criminal-fine-violating-asbestos-regulations-michigan
