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Posted: Sun 4:36 PM, May 06, 2012
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Wis. DNR Appointee Didn't Refer Waste Violation

Posted Sunday, May 6, 2012 --- 4:33 p.m.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Records show a top political appointee at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources chose to handle a complaint against a waste hauler internally.

The Wisconsin State Journal reported Sunday that DNR records show Scott Gunderson decided against sending the complaint to the state Department of Justice for prosecution.

The DNR's enforcement staff had urged that the case be referred to DOJ. The Justice Department could have imposed fines of tens of thousands of dollars.

Instead, Gunderson decided to ask district attorneys in Waukesha and Jefferson counties to issue five citations against Herr Environmental and fine the Oconomowoc company $4,338.

Gunderson defends the decision to issue citations. He says it could force the company into compliance faster rather than waiting for the Justice Department to act.

Copyright 2012. The Associated Press.

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  • by Anon on May 7, 2012 at 07:21 AM
    If you think this hasn't occurred before you're head is in the sand
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  • by Melissa Location: Madison on May 7, 2012 at 05:35 AM
    The DNR is compromised by Walker appointees. The DNR needs to be allowed to protect our environment and address violations and violators, especially repeat violations.
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  • by Melissa Location: Madison on May 7, 2012 at 05:31 AM
    DNR is compromised by Walker appointees. DNR needs to be allowed to protect our environment and address violations and repeat violators.
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  • by lem Location: north on May 7, 2012 at 04:15 AM
    well said she does not have a clue.
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  • by Dan Location: Madison on May 6, 2012 at 10:19 PM
    The DNR won't improve until the so called "leader" steps down. It's a willie nillie operation as of late with the current head. What a joke!
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      by Beth on May 7, 2012 at 09:31 AM in reply to Dan
      You got that right...
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