To penalize those for whom it is more cost-effective to violate the Clean Air Act than to comply with it, the EPA is authorized to obtain a penalty equal to the violator's

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The EPA is authorized to obtain a penalty equal to the violator's economic benefits from noncompliance. This approach ensures that violators do not profit from failing to adhere to the Clean Air Act, making compliance a more attractive option than violation.

To Penalize Those for Whom It Is More Cost-Effective to Violate