Agency of Natural Resources v. Towns

Defendant Richard F. Towns appeals from a decision of the Environmental Court affirming a determination by the Secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources (Agency) that Towns had operated a solid waste management facility without proper certification in violation of 10 V.S.A. § 6605(a). Towns argues that he was engaged in recovery and reuse of materials, not solid waste disposal, and that the Agency had no authority to issue an administrative order directing Towns to clean up the site. He also contends that the Agency’s action was barred by the statute of limitations. We affirm.

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