JUSTICE DEPARTMENT PROPOSES SETTLEMENT IN DREDGING CASE
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a consent decree in federal court resolving claims made by the United States under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act against Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co.
The government acted after a vessel owned by Great Lakes allegedly grounded and then dragged a dredging pipe for 13 miles through a Florida Keys marine sanctuary.
Justice’s consent decree proposes that Great Lakes buy an annuity that will pay the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration $969,000 over five years. NOAA will use the funds to restore the site and pay damage assessment costs.
Comments on the proposal should be submitted within 30 days.
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT PROPOSES SETTLEMENT IN DREDGING CASE
