EPA v. GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY

Case summary

On September 30, 2014, the Region issued an administrative complaint against Gilbane Building Company for discharging stormwater associated with industrial activity in violation of the terms and conditions of the Construction General Permit. The Respondent is the general contractor for a construction project at the North Reading Middle School and High School in North Reading, Massachusetts that includes demolition, construction, and renovation of several buildings and athletic fields at the site. The total disturbed area at the site as a result of the project is estimated to be more than 30 acres. EPA observed Respondent?s failure to implement and maintain adequate erosion controls to prevent the discharge of sediment-laden waters from the construction site to the Ipswich River. Penalty of $12,500 for violations of Construction General Permit.

Defendants (1)

• GILBANE BUILDING COMPANYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NORTH READING HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

  19 SHERMAN ROAD, NORTH READING, MA, 01864

  Registry ID: 110056143034

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GILBANE BUILDING COMPANYentered 2015-03-04

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $12,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2014-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-03-04Final Order Issued