2005 Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Chapter 2 - PART Q - OFFENSES INVOLVING
THE ENVIRONMENT
§2Q1.1. Knowing Endangerment
Resulting From Mishandling Hazardous or Toxic Substances, Pesticides or Other
Pollutants
(a) Base Offense Level: 24
Commentary
Statutory Provisions: 33
U.S.C. § 1319(c)(3); 42 U.S.C. §
6928(e).
Application Note:
1. If death or serious bodily injury resulted, an upward departure may be
warranted. See Chapter Five,
Part K (Departures).
Background: This section
applies to offenses committed with knowledge that the violation placed another
person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury.
Historical Note: Effective
November 1, 1987.