Justice Dept. Launches Environmental Crimes Task Force in Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

11 May 2023 4:36 pm EDT Date Time

Criminal Investigation Division

Army Corps of Engineers

Department of Agriculture – Office of Inspector General

Department of Commerce – Office of Inspector General

Department of Homeland Security – Homeland Security Investigations

Department of Transportation – Office of Inspector General

Environmental Protection Agency – Criminal Investigation Division

Environmental Protection Agency – Office of Inspector General

FBI

Food and Drug Administration – Office of Criminal Investigations

Housing and Urban Development – Office of Inspector General

IRS – Criminal Investigation Division

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – Office of Law Enforcement

U.S. Coast Guard – Sector San Juan

U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

On May 5, 2022, Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta signed the Comprehensive Environmental Justice Enforcement Strategy. The Strategy provides a roadmap for using the Justice Department’s civil and criminal enforcement authorities and tools. Under the Strategy, the Department seeks to advance environmental justice in underserved communities that have been historically marginalized and overburdened, including low-income communities, communities of color and Tribal and Indigenous communities.

Reporting environmental, public health and safety concerns supports a safe community for all. U.S. Attorney Muldrow and U.S. Smith encourage Puerto Rico and USVI residents to use the following contact information to report violations to federal agencies.

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