Nevada state regulators have accused Elon Musk’s Boring Company of nearly 800 environmental violations over the past two years. These alleged violations include starting construction without approval, discharging untreated water, and spilling muck. The company is accused of repeatedly breaking a settlement agreement from a previous fine for water pollution. State inspectors documented almost 100 new violations of this agreement and 689 missed inspections by an environmental manager. Regulators reduced a potential $3 million fine to $242,800, a decision the company is disputing. The Boring Company's business model, as expressed by Musk, favors paying penalties over seeking prior approvals. The company is building a sprawling tunnel network beneath Las Vegas for its "people mover" project. This project, privately funded, is exempt from some environmental reviews but requires state permits for waste disposal. The Boring Company has faced previous citations and fines for various violations, including safety issues. Despite criticism of the project’s oversight, local authorities maintain it is adequately regulated. Experts question if the reduced fines will deter future non-compliance from a company valued at billions.