EPA v. LKQ NEW ENGLAND - SOUTHWICK
Case summary
LKQ Northeast, Inc., the owner and operator of auto salvage yards throughout the country, has agreed to pay administrative penalties to settle allegations that it had violated the federal Clean Water Act storm water requirements at its Webster, Leominster, and Southwick, MA facilities. Under the February 9, 2021 agreements, LKQ will pay penalties of $129,425 (Webster facility), $83,000 (Leominster facility), and $81,000 (Southwick facility).
Defendants (1)
- LKQ New England - SouthwickNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
LKQ NEW ENGLAND - SOUTHWICK
58 SAM WEST ROAD, SOUTHWICK, MA, 01077
Registry ID: 110003484550
Statutes cited
- CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations
Enforcement conclusions (1)
LKQ NEW ENGLAND - SOUTHWICKentered 2021-02-09
Primary law: CWA
Federal penalty: $81,000
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2021-02-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2021-02-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2021-02-09Final Order Issued
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3602406195
- Case number
- 01-2021-2008
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 01
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- NPDES Permit Violations
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 01-2021-2008 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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