There's a memo to the file regarding this oral referral to the US Department of Justice on February 12, 2003.
In light of continuing effluent violations at sewage treatment plants island-wide, stipulated penalties were due to the US government. This action was undertaken to obtain an order from the District Court that the government of the Virgin Islands must pay $1,600,000 to the U.S, Department of Justice no later than September 30, 2003. This reflects a $400,00 penalty for each year from 1998 to 2001.
Payment was received Oct. 8, 2003. The Order stated penalty was due NLT 9/30/2003. It takes approximately two to three weeks to notify the Defendant and to receive payment. Defendent is considered in compliance (paying timely)and this case is closed.