Petro Industries, Inc., operates an oil refinery near Quigley River, which flows into Royal Lake. Discharging oil from the refinery into the river can result in

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Discharging oil from the refinery into the river can result in both civil penalties and damages. Civil penalties can be levied by regulatory authorities for violating environmental regulations and damages can be claimed by those impacted by the oil spill, such as downstream communities, fisherman, and wildlife.