Environmental Enforcement - Clean Air

The Clean Air Act is the primary federal statute protecting the quality of the nation’s air and is generally implemented through regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as certain State, Tribal, and local agencies. EPA has authority to address some Clean Air Act violations through its own administrative proceedings, or it may refer violations to the Department of Justice for judicial enforcement. Following such a referral, EES may bring a civil action in federal court to seek injunctive relief to redress any violations, and a civil penalty where appropriate.