EPA v. STONEGATE FARMS (GALUSZKA)

Case summary

Respondent violated the CWA by discharging storm water, containing pollutants, to waters of the U.S. without an NPDES permit. Respondent failed to apply for a permit. Once having an NPDES permit, Respondent failed to comply with certain requirements of the permit, most notably failing to document inspections and failing to implement best management practices. Respondent also violated the CWA by failiing to respond to an information request.

Defendants (1)

• STONEGATE FARMS (GALUZKA) (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• STONEGATE FARMS

  MUNSELL ROAD, BELCHERTOWN, MA, 01007

  Registry ID: 110022281396

Statutes cited

• CWA 308 — Information Request, Records, Entry
• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• STONEGATE FARMS (GALUSZKA)entered 2009-09-04

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2008-07-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2008-09-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2009-09-04Final Order Issued
• 2009-09-17NPDES Closed
• 2009-09-17Enforcement Action Closed