Environmental

In New York, a building owner who receives a 'Notice of Violation' from the DEC for unauthorized discharge of stormwater must:

AIgnore it if they have not been sued
BRespond within the timeframe specified, stop the discharge, and take corrective action to avoid penalties✓ Correct
COnly respond if the violation is in a populated area
DFile a counter-complaint with the DOS

Explanation

A DEC Notice of Violation requires a timely response and corrective action. Failure to respond or remedy the violation can result in significant civil penalties (potentially thousands of dollars per day), referral to the AG for enforcement, or criminal prosecution.

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