In a recent development regarding air enforcement, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (“MDNR”) and Liberty Aggregates, LLC, (“Liberty”) have entered into an Administrative Order on Consent (“AOC”). This consent agreement has been established in response to alleged violations of the Missouri Air Regulations, which have ignited considerable discussions within legal circles. JDSupra provided insights on this development.
This AOC was finalized on July 17th to address the alleged violations. The case No. APCP-2022-049 details that Liberty has been running a rock crushing plant (“Plant”) that processes quarried limestone in Clay County, Missouri. The cited environmental regulatory breaches have resulted in this significant legal step. Focus on regulatory compliance and violations thereof are garnering increased attention, especially in industries that might have a substantive environmental impact.
Subsequent actions and their legal implications, driven by this AOC’s implementation, will be of interest to legal professionals, particularly those working in the domain of environmental law. The attention on environmental regulations is on the rise, globally, and this development is another significant nod to that effect.
Updates and further developments on this AOC and its influence on future regulatory compliance will be reported as details unfold. It is a clear reminder for corporations, across sectors, about the increasing importance of regulatory compliance and the potential legal implications of their business operations.