News Advisory (HQ): EPA and DOJ to Announce Largest Criminal Fine Ever Under the Clean Air Act

**News Advisory** 
 
For Immediate Release: Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 

*EPA and DOJ to Announce Largest Criminal Fine Ever Under the Clean Air Act 

*Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov 

(Washington, D.C. - Oct. 25, 2007) Granta Y. Nakayama, EPA Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, and Acting Attorney General Peter Keisler will hold a news conference to announce the largest criminal fine ever under the Clean Air Act on Oct. 25, 2007 at 1 p.m. EDT. 

*WHO:* 
Granta Nakayama, EPA Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance Assurance 
Peter Keisler, Acting Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice 
* 
WHAT:* 
News Conference 

*WHEN: 
*Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, 1 p.m. EDT 
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WHERE: 
*U.S. Department of Justice 
7th Floor Conference Center 
950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 

Reporters unable to attend the news conference may listen in by dialing 800-860-2442. Ask for the "DOJ Press Conference Call." Questions will only be taken from those attending the press conference in person. 

*NOTE:* *Media must present government issued photo ID (such as a driver's license) as well as valid media credentials. All attending should enter the Department of Justice on **Constitution Avenue** between 9th and 10th Streets, N.W. All media wishing to cover the availability must arrive no earlier than **12:15 p.m. EDT** and must be pre-set by **12:45 p.m. EDT**. Press inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to the Department of Justice at (202) 514-2007. 

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