Opposes audit privilege for violators. Cahill said the Pataki Administration is opposed to environmental audit privilege policies that protect regulated entities from disclosing violations revealed in internal audits. It would reduce the flow of information to regulators and the public. Cahill said the administrative changes identified in the enforcement plan will be implemented as soon as possible. Cahill is supportive of efforts DEC has made to help business and others comply with environmental laws.
Enforcement is another tool to achieve compliance.
Environmental enforcement cannot be a goal unto itself. The real goal of any environmental enforcement policy, and the goal of this administration, is to protect our air, land and water.