Whistleblowers Receive Bounties In Maritime Pollution Cases

Whistleblowers that report maritime water pollution are greatly enhancing U.S. enforcement efforst, according to a New York Times report: With Tips From Whistle-Blowers, More Hands on Deck in Pollution Cases. Under a 1987 law whistleblowers that report some maritime water pollution may receive a bounty equal to one-half the fine paid by the polluter, which can be several million dollars.