Monthly Archives: February 2011

Has Christie Killed DEP “Polluter Pays” Policy?

I want to followup quickly on one important policy issue raised by the recent slashing of the Valero oil refinery fine by $1.5 million, particularly because development of next year’s DEP budget is underway behind the scenes. DEP has long … Continue reading

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The Iceman Cometh (to Rocktown, NJ)

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DEP Slashes Pollution Enforcement Fine For Valero Oil Refinery

Valero refinery (Paulsboro, NJ) – Don’t you love the landscaping? Christie Trashes “Polluter Pays” Policy – Shifts Burden to Taxpayers In another stunning dirty deal, the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) slashed a proposed $2.3 million Valero oil refinery … Continue reading

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