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Auto Parts Manufacturer and General Manager Sentenced for Illegal Storage of Hazardous Waste
April 17, 2026
Press Release
Illinois Woman Pleads Guilty to Distributing and Conspiring to Create and Distribute Animal Crush Videos Showing Violent Torture of Monkeys
April 15, 2026
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Justice Department Sues New Jersey Township Over Natural Gas Ban
April 1, 2026
About the Division
The Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) is responsible for bringing cases against those who violate the nation’s environmental laws as well as defending the federal government in litigation arising under a broad range of environmental statutes.
With offices across the United States, the Division is the nation's environmental lawyer, and the largest environmental law firm in the country.
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Leadership
Adam R.F. Gustafson
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General
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Our Mission
ENRD’s mission is to protect the health and welfare of the American people, manage our precious natural resources, and conserve our nation’s breathtaking landscapes.
We do this through civil and criminal enforcement of the country’s environmental and natural resource laws, defense of agency actions taken under those same laws, acquisition of lands needed for federal projects, and litigation to secure and protect the rights and resources of federally recognized Indian Tribes.
History
By the Numbers
9
Litigating Sections
612
Employees
4,460
FY 2022 Case & Matters Worked on
$2.9B+
Relief Won to Prevent Harm
News
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Justice Department Files Clean Water Act Complaint Against DC Water for Potomac Interceptor Failure
The Department of Justice, on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), filed a civil complaint in federal court today against the District of Columbia Water and Sewer...
April 20, 2026
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Auto Parts Manufacturer and General Manager Sentenced for Illegal Storage of Hazardous Waste
GOTEC Plus Sun LLC (GOTEC), a Delaware company, pleaded guilty today to illegal storage of hazardous waste. GOTEC was sentenced to pay a $275,000 fine and to serve...
April 17, 2026
Press Release
Illinois Woman Pleads Guilty to Distributing and Conspiring to Create and Distribute Animal Crush Videos Showing Violent Torture of Monkeys
April 15, 2026
Press Release
Justice Department Sues New Jersey Township Over Natural Gas Ban
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Morris Township, New Jersey, over its ordinance banning natural gas, propane gas, and fuel oil infrastructure and appliances in certain...
April 1, 2026
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Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Creating and Distributing Animal Crush Videos
Joseph Garrett Buckland, of Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to create and distribute “animal crush” videos. Buckland was charged on Feb. 26 with violating the federal...
April 1, 2026
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Justice Department Clears Path for Resolution Copper Project in Arizona, Strengthening U.S. Resource Security
The Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) has delivered a major win for mineral development and national security. On March 13, the Division’s Appellate Section secured...
March 23, 2026
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Proposed Consent Decrees
In Re: Congoleum Corporation
In Re: Whittaker, Clark & Daniels, et al.
U.S., et al. v. The City of Columbia
U.S. v. ABB, Inc.
U.S., et. al v. Ford Motor Co., et. al.
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