Suncor Slapped with Environmental Fines

[Tonington]

Failing to report is an egregious infraction and for that they should pay the piper... But the 675k is waaayyy beyond that infraction.

In terms of the environmental impact assessment, Suncor was also required to provide (and receive approval for) a Phase I, II, and III reclamation plan that dealt with the entire scope of issues, including the tailing-ponds

In terms of section 108(1), Suncor knowingly released contaminants (being hydrocarbon-based effluents) that were not only well known to the AEUB, AEP, et al, but were expected elements of their entire process. Suncor did not add-in anything (unknown and in approx qualtities) that was barred by the aforementioned groups. Put simply, this was an entirely expected byproduct of their process.... If Suncor fights this (and they won't for PR reasons) they'd beat the rap hands-down.

Suncor fined $850,000 for environmental violations

Undertreated waste. Not expected, so, it's in excess of what they are permitted to release.

Here's what the government release had to say.
Government of Alberta

Do you have anything to back your assertions up Morgan? How do you know that they were doing everything by the book?

 

[L Gilbert]

I think instead of being fined, companies (or whomever) should be forced to clean up the mess they make in its entirety. Perhaps then, they may realize the REAL cost of what they do. Many messes, even after the cursory cleanup have very long-lasting inpacts. IE, look at the Exxon spill near Valdez.