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Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)
The federal government routinely awards contracts to companies with
histories of misconduct, including
…
contract fraud and other
violations. POGO believes that providing this website will help to
improve contracting decisions and increase public knowledge of how
the government spends billions of taxpayer dollars each year.
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Charlton MTBE Contamination Settlement
The town of Charlton, Massachusetts and Exxon Mobil reached an agreement estimated to be worth $30 million regarding methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) contamination caused by gasoline spills dating back to the 1980s. Exxon agreed to install infrastructure that will supply clean water to MTBE-tainted properties. The agreement also includes a $7.75 million cash settlement with the town and $250,000 to fund a Water Superintendent.
- Misconduct Type
- Environment
- Enforcement Agency
- State/Local
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- N/A
- Disposition
- Settlement
- Date of Settlement Announcement
- 4/12/2016
| Contractors Involved |
Penalty |
| Total |
|
| Exxon Mobil |
$8,000,000
|
