The Department of Environmental Conservation’s Compliance and Enforcement Division today announced that it has formally settled environmental violations involving Richard Riendeau. The settlement includes an $8,750.00 penalty.
Through the Agency’s investigation it was determined that Riendeau heavy cut 79 acres of his property in Brighton, Vermont without obtaining authorization. Vermont law requires landowners to file a notice of intent to cut with the Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation, and receive authorization to proceed, prior to conducting a heavy cut of 40 acres or more.
The matter came to light as a result of an Agency investigation conducted in response to a heavy cut complaint. After the investigation was completed, Riendeau was notified of the violation and agreed to settle the matter. The settlement was reduced to an Assurance of Discontinuance, and adopted as an order by the Environmental Court. In it, Richard Riendeau agreed to pay an $8,750.00 civil penalty.
Source: Vermont DEC 6.6.2013. Involved Program: Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation, Forestry Division
Riendeau settles environmental violation with Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
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