The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued eight penalties totaling more than $154,000 in June for various violations -- including one fine in Jackson County.
DEQ said fines ranged from $5,200 to $57,348 for environmental violations last month.
Locally, DEQ issued a $6,400 civil penalty to Federal Express Corporation of Medford for a stormwater violation. The state agency alleges the local company failed to monitor stormwater discharge, which can harm fish and aquatic life.
GTE Wireless LLC, was levied a statewide penalty of $31,800 for not following air pollution regulations.
Recipients of DEQ civil penalties must either pay the fines to the state treasury or file an appeal within 20 days of receiving notice. They may be able to offset a portion of a penalty by funding a supplemental environmental project that improves Oregon's environment.
DEQ works with thousands of organizations and individuals to help them comply with laws that protect Oregon's air, land and water. The agency uses education, technical assistance, warnings and penalties to change behavior and deter future violations.
