EPA v. 4 STURBRIDGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION - OTIS LAND MANAGEMENT

Case summary

On June 9, 2021, EPA Region 1 filed an expedited settlement agreement (Agreement) resolving Otis Land Management, LLC's (Otis) alleged violations of the General Permit for Discharges from Construction Activities (CGP) at the 4 Sturbridge Road site in Charlton, MA. On December 25, 2020, there was a turbid discharge from the site. On January 13, 2020, EPA inspected the site and determined that the site did not have CGP coverage. Pursuant to the Agreement, Otis has obtained CGP coverage, addressed erosion control issues, and will pay an $8,700 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Otis Land Management LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• 4 STURBRIDGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION

  4 STURBRIDGE ROAD, CHARLTON, MA, 01507

  Registry ID: 110070890666

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• 4 STURBRIDGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION - OTIS LAND MANAGEMENTentered 2021-06-09

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $8,700

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-06-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-06-09Final Order Issued
• 2021-06-10Enforcement Action Data Entered