ELR Citation: ELR 20041
No(s). 70-844 (S.D.N.Y. Dec 11, 1970)

One-half of fines collected earlier by U.S. in action by same name under Refuse Act, 33 U.S.C. §411, awarded to informer. Court has no discretion under §411 not to award one-half total fines imposed, once court determines that informant should be awarded any fraction of the fines. Although plainti...