New Britain, CT – Alan McGlory, former plant operations manager at the Fujicolor photo processing plant in New Britain, Connecticut, avoided jail time but was slapped with fines and probation after admitting to a scheme to falsify wastewater discharge reports, according to court documents unsealed this week. The case, initially brought forward in 2005, highlights a deliberate attempt to mislead environmental regulators and skirt compliance with federal environmental laws.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) investigation revealed that McGlory was aware an employee was manipulating wastewater samples submitted for regulatory analysis. Instead of providing an accurate representation of the plant’s discharge, the employee allegedly diluted samples and selectively reported only those results that met the standards outlined in the facility’s sewer discharge permit. Samples exceeding permitted levels were deliberately withheld from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (CT DEP).
Sources within the EPA’s Criminal Investigation Division indicate the manipulation involved routinely obtaining multiple wastewater samples, but only submitting the “passing” results on monthly reports. This practice effectively concealed the true extent of pollutants being released into the environment, potentially endangering public health and the local ecosystem. Investigators believe the scheme continued for a significant period before being discovered during a routine audit of discharge records.
Indictment and Plea
On August 30, 2005, McGlory was indicted on one count of making false statements under the Clean Water Act (CWA), specifically violating 33 U.S.C. 1319(c)(4). This federal statute prohibits knowingly making false statements or representations in any report required under the CWA. McGlory subsequently entered a guilty plea, acknowledging his knowledge of and acquiescence to the fraudulent reporting practices.
Sentencing and Penalties
On September 13, 2006, McGlory received a sentence of 12 months probation. In addition to probation, he was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment fee and a $3,000 federal fine. While the sentence falls short of imprisonment, legal experts suggest it serves as a cautionary tale for other environmental managers, demonstrating that even awareness of fraudulent activity can result in significant penalties.
Key Facts
- Defendant: Alan McGlory
- Location: New Britain, Connecticut
- Crime: Falsifying wastewater discharge reports under the Clean Water Act
- Statute Violated: 33 U.S.C. 1319(c)(4)
- Indictment Date: August 30, 2005
- Sentence: 12 months probation, $3,100 in fines and assessments
- Scheme Involved: Diluting wastewater samples and selective reporting of results.
The EPA continues to prioritize enforcement of environmental regulations, and this case underscores its commitment to holding individuals accountable for actions that threaten the integrity of our nation’s waterways. Further investigation into potential complicity by other Fujicolor employees was not publicly disclosed.
Source: EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Database
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