LEAN to Sue Polluters

THe Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN), in conjunction with the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic, is threatening to file nine lawsuits under the Clean Water Act self-help provisions against municipalities and industries "consistently violating the law" , reports The Advocate.

"LEAN and the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic sent the letters to Evans Industries Inc. in Harvey; Pioneer Americas Inc. in St. Gabriel; Honeywell International Inc. in Baton Rouge; the town of Lutcher; CII Carbon LLC in Chalmette; T.T. Coatings Inc. in Harahan; Daybrook Fisheries Inc. in Empire; Weber Marine Inc. of Convent; and the Addis Wastewater Treatment Plant in Addis."

Posted by AJR at February 6, 2003 07:35 AM