THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ( EPA ) HAS DOCUMENTED AN OIL SPILL FROM VERMONT MARBLE POWER DIVISION FACILITY ON OR AROUND NOVEMBER 24,2007. EPA HAS AUTHORITY UNDER SECTION 311 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT TO PURSUE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THAT ACT OF UP TO A MAXIMUM OF $150,500. WHEN APPROPRIATE, HOWEVER, EPA ENCOURAGES THE EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT OF OIL SPILL VIOLATIONS IN THE MANNER OF AN EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.