| Reward | Up to $10,000 |
|---|---|
| Cap | $10,000 |
| Jurisdiction | Federal — applies nationwide |
| Administered by | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Legal authority | 42 U.S.C. § 7413(f) |
| Fraud covered | Environmental & wildlife |
| Eligibility / shares | Information leading to a criminal conviction or civil penalty. |
| Anonymous filing | No — Discretionary; no formal program infrastructure. |
| Attorney | Optional. Not required. |
| Status | On the books but dormant in practice. |
Key takeaways
- Reward: Up to $10,000.
- Administered by Environmental Protection Agency.
- Discretionary; no formal program infrastructure.
- You can file this one yourself — no attorney required.
- Information leading to a criminal conviction or civil penalty.
How to report and claim your reward
- Report violations via EPA's environmental violation reporting portal
Track record
Rarely used; $10,000 cap.
Good to know
Listed for completeness — payouts are rare and small.
Anonymity: Discretionary; no formal program infrastructure.
Should you talk to a whistleblower attorney first?
Not strictly required here — you can file on your own.
Statistically, represented whistleblowers recover awards far more often than unrepresented ones, and reporting through the wrong channel — or second — can forfeit your reward entirely. Because whistleblower attorneys work on contingency, a consultation costs nothing.
Last verified: July 4, 2026 against official government sources. Program rules change — always confirm on the official site before filing.