“企业若遇困难，环保行政罚没款可缓缴”扬州市生态环境局出台环境执法新规

Core Points - The new environmental enforcement regulations in Yangzhou allow companies facing difficulties to defer or pay fines in installments, balancing strict enforcement with regulatory compassion [1][2] - Companies can apply for deferred payments if they encounter financial difficulties due to natural disasters, economic restructuring, or other significant economic activities [1] - Required documentation for deferral includes financial statements, tax declarations, and a written commitment to pay on time [1] Group 1 - The environmental department will approve applications with sufficient justification and complete documentation, issuing a notice for installment or deferred payment [1] - If an application is rejected, the company will be informed in writing, and they must ensure the authenticity of submitted materials [1][2] Group 2 - Companies that comply with the deferral agreement will not have their environmental credit ratings affected, while non-compliance may lead to credit downgrades [2] - The deferral applies only to administrative penalty fines, excluding confiscated illegal gains, with a maximum deferral period of six months and installment payments limited to three periods [2] - Failure to pay within the deferral period will result in court enforcement and additional penalties of 3% per day on the fine amount [2]