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Tuesday Apr 15, 2014 - Oil Patch truck driver charged with illegal dumping |
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By Amy Dalrymple WILLISTON, N.D. – Criminal charges have been filed against a truck driver accused of illegally dumping oilfield waste in western North Dakota, and the trucking company he worked for could face more than $950,000 in civil penalties for repeat offenses, officials said Tuesday. Leo Slemin, a driver with Black Hills Trucking of Wyoming, has been charged with a Class C felony for allegedly illegally dumping saltwater, a byproduct of oil production and an environmental hazard. A Department of Mineral Resources inspector witnessed Slemin on Feb. 14 driving a truck along a stretch of road in southwest Williams County with valves on the underside of the truck open, allowing saltwater to flow directly onto the ground, court records say. The criminal charge, which is a violation of the North Dakota Industrial Commission rules, is being handled by the Attorney General’s Office. “The state will not hesitate to bring criminal and civil actions when we learn of instances of illegal dumping,” Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said in a statement. “Those who blatantly disregard rules designed to protect the environment and keep our citizens safe will be held accountable for their actions.” Slemin is scheduled to appear in Williams County District Court on Monday. Court information does not list an attorney for Slemin. The Feb. 14 incident the inspector witnessed occurred in an area where numerous reports of illegal dumping have been received. The North Dakota Industrial Commission also has issued a civil complaint against Black Hills Trucking seeking more than $950,000 in penalties for repeat dumping of waste on gravel roads alleged during February and March. A representative from the Williston office of Black Hills Trucking said the company has no comment. Stenehjem urged citizens and other waste haulers to report any suspected illegal dumping to authorities. “The majority of waste haulers should not have to compete with those few who illegally cut corners,” Stenehjem said. Guess the municipalities don't like competition. This is the same as maganise cloride or calcium chloride.. View Original Article |
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