Administrative Order

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-000533",
  "term": "Administrative Order",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A legal document signed by EPA directing an individual, business, or other entity to take corrective action or refrain from an activity. It describes the violations and actions to be taken, and can be enforced in court. Such orders may be issued, for example, as a result of an administrative complaint whereby the respondent is ordered to pay a penalty for violations of a statute.\n\n2. An administrative order is a formal enforcement action issued by the UIC Branch to those alleged to have violated conditions of permits, the regulations governing underground injection (found in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations) or the Safe Drinking Water Act. An administrative order generally includes a fine.",
  "abbreviation": "AO",
  "subject": "General environmental",
  "references": [
    "Terms of Environment",
    "Underground Injection Control Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/administrative-order/"
}