<Li> For a first offense of criminal negligence, the minimum fine is $2,500, with a maximum of $25,000 fine per day of violation . A violator may also receive up to a year in jail . On a second offense, a maximum fine of $50,000 per day may be issued . </Li> <Li> For a knowing endangerment violation, i.e. placing another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, a fine may be issued up to $250,000 and / or imprisonment up to 15 years for an individual, or up to $1,000,000 for an organization . </Li> <P> States that are authorized by EPA to administer the NPDES program must have authority to enforce permit requirements under their respective state laws . </P> <P> Military bases, national parks and other federal facilities must comply with CWA provisions . </P>

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