EPA v. CASHMAN DREDGING

Case summary

The proposed enforcement action is for alleged violations occurring during Cashman's dredging of the Porter and Crane Rivers in Danvers, Massachusetts pursuant to a MPRSA permit issued to the Town of Danvers by the U.S. Army Corps. EPA is seeking administrative penalties pursuant to MPRSA 105 for two violations: (a) discharging dredged material in an area not authorized by the Corps permit (Beverly Harbor), in violation of MPRSA 101(a); and (b) transporting unauthorized dredged material (from the Porter River) for the purpose of dumping it into ocean waters, in violation of MPRSA 101(a).

Defendants (1)

• CASHMAN DREDGINGNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CASHMAN DREDGING AND MARINE CONTRACTING COMPANY LLC

  549 SOUTH STREET, QUINCY, MA, 02169

  Registry ID: 110042353048

Statutes cited

• MPRSA 101A — Mar. Prot, Res & Sanc Act

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CASHMAN DREDGINGentered 2010-09-30

  Primary law: MPRSA

  Federal penalty: $12,500 · SEP: $37,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-01-27Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2010-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-09-30Final Order Issued