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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 14 fines in September, totaling $1.68 million for various environmental violations.
Fines were given for issues including unlawful asbestos removal, hazardous waste violations, and exceeding sewage treatment plant limits.
Recipients have the option to appeal their fines or potentially complete an environmental project instead of payment.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality levied 14 fines in September, totaling $1.68 million.
They included a Lebanon contractor conducting unlawful asbestos abatement, developers not following stormwater permit requirements, and several cities exceeding effluent limits from their sewage treatment plants.
Recipients can appeal their fines by requesting a hearing within 2

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