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Associated Press
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Published: Sat, October 13, 2007 - 7:11 pm
Last Updated: Sat, October 13, 2007 - 8:01 pm
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - The state environmental agency has cited theAlabama Department of Transportation for multiple violations at its
construction project on U.S. 98 near Mobile.
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management found that
transportation officials failed to use and maintain required
environmental protections at the project.
ADEM found multiple violations of state and federal law and
damage to wetlands, creeks and rivers.
In a formal "Notice of Violation" letter, ADEM wrote that the
department is "considering a formal enforcement action, including
the imposition of monetary penalties" based on the "significance
of the noted violations."
ALDOT officials said they would work with ADEM "to resolve
these issues."
ADEM had inspected the site numerous times over the last six
months but did not note any serious problems prior to a
Press-Register investigation in September that detailed the issues
cited in the violation notice.
(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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