United States v. Douglas Hoflin

DAVID R. THOMPSON, Circuit Judge:

Douglas Hoflin appeals his felony conviction for aiding and abetting the disposal of hazardous waste during his tenure as Director of Public Works for the City of Ocean Shores, Washington, in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 6928(d)(2)(A). Hoflin also appeals his misdemeanor conviction for aiding and abetting the burial of sludge at the Ocean Shores sewage treatment plant, contrary to the conditions of the plant's operating permit in violation of 33 U.S.C. § 1319(c)(1).

Hoflin contends his conviction under 42 U.S.C. § 6928(d)(2)(A) requires proof that he knew there was…