Elon Musk's Boring Co. accused of nearly 800 enviro violations in Las Vegas
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- Elon Musk’s Boring Co. accused of nearly 800 environmental violations in Las Vegas tunnel project.
- Violations include unauthorized digging, untreated water discharge, and muck spills from trucks.
- Nevada regulators issued a cease-and-desist letter citing repeated breaches of a 2022 settlement agreement.
- Boring Co. failed to hire an independent environmental manager and missed 689 inspections.
- Initial potential fines of over $3 million reduced to $242,800, with penalties per permit lowered.
- Musk has previously criticized environmental regulations, favoring penalties over pre-approvals.
- The Loop project, expanding to 68 miles of tunnels, faces scrutiny over safety and regulatory compliance.
- Workers reported chemical burns and unsafe conditions, leading to OSHA fines.
- Local officials defend the project’s regulation, but experts question the effectiveness of penalties.
- Critics argue the fines are too small to deter future violations by the $7 billion-valued company.