Vermont Statutes Title 10. Conservation and Development, § 1274. Enforcement

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision or procedure set forth in this chapter, if the Secretary finds that any person has discharged or is discharging any waste in violation of this chapter or that any person has failed to comply with any provisions of any order or permit issued in accordance with this chapter, the Secretary may bring suit in the Superior Court in any county where the discharge or noncompliance has occurred to enjoin the discharge and to obtain compliance. The suit shall be brought by the Attorney General in the name of the State. The court may issue a temporary injunction or order in any such proceedings and may exercise all the plenary powers available to it in addition to the power to:

(b) The Secretary, by rule, shall define those violations that are significant, based upon the magnitude, duration, consequences, and causes of the violation. When a significant violation occurs, the Secretary may initiate proceedings to compel compliance by and seek penalties from the violator. A court, upon finding that such a violation has occurred, shall order compliance and retain jurisdiction to assure that compliance schedules are met. The court also shall impose penalties. Action under this section shall not restrict the Secretary's authority to proceed under section 1267 of this title.