Monetary Penalties and Noncompliance with Environmental Laws: a Mediation Analysis

Studies that assess the impact of monetary penalties on environmental compliance have yielded mixed results. While some studies suggest fines deter future violations other studies find that fines do little to encourage compliance. This longitudinal study examines the impact of the dollar amount of fines on compliance with environmental laws among major facilities in the state of Michigan (n?=?37). Results from a mediation analysis suggest that while noncompliance may slightly decrease immediately following a fine there are few changes to a firm’s long term compliance behavior. Furthermore, analyses of these data suggest that total fines levied prior to the most recent fine actually have a positive relationship with noncompliance. We suggest these results imply a decaying effect of deterrence that is perhaps connected to the organizational structure of the treadmill of production.     

Annual update of the HHS poverty guidelines--HHS. Notice

This notice provides an update of the HHS poverty guidelines to account for last (calendar) year's increase in prices as measured by the Consumer Price Index.     

Annual update of the HHS poverty guidelines--HHS. Notice

This notice provides an update of the HHS poverty guidelines to account for last (calendar) year's increase in prices as measured by the Consumer Price Index.     

Traineeships. National Institutes of Health, HHS. Final rule

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is amending the regulations governing traineeships to add conditions under which NIH may terminate traineeship awards and revise the authorities for the awards.     

Annual update of the HHS poverty guidelines--HHS. Notice

This notice provides an update of the HHS poverty guidelines to account for last (calendar) year's increase in prices as measured by the Consumer Price Index.     

Annual update of the HHS poverty guidelines--HHS. Notice

This notice provides an update of the HHS poverty guidelines to account for last (calendar) year's increase in prices as measured by the Consumer Price Index.     

Annual update of the HHS poverty guidelines--HHS. Notice

This notice provides an update of the HHS poverty guidelines to account for last (calendar) year's increase in prices as measured by the Consumer Price Index.     

Miscellaneous amendments to the HHS procurement regulations--HHS. Final rule

The Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services is amending its procurement regulations by revising and updating the general provisions for use in fixed price and cost-reimbursement type contracts (HHS-314,-315,-315A, and-316) and related miscellaneous amendments. The revisions will result in the consolidation of all additions, removals and revisions to the general provisions. The effect of the amendment will be the updating of the Department's general provisions.     

Rural Development Loan Fund--Office of Community Services. HHS. Proposed rule

The Secretary of Health and Human Services proposes new regulations governing the Rural Development Loan Fund [RDLF]. These regulations embody changes in existing regulations [45 CFR Subpart 1076.50] including a new definition of "rural" and certain amendments and refinements to clarify and make more specific the requirements of the regulations with a view toward strengthening the administration of the program.     

Annual update of the HHS poverty income guidelines--HHS. Notice

This notice provides an update of the HHS poverty income guidelines to account for last (calendar) year's increase in prices as measured by the Consumer Price Index.