EPA v. COBBLER'S KNOLL (J&F MARINELLA)

Case summary

On June 23, EPA-Region 1 filed an expedited settlement agreement (Agreement) addressing J & F Marinella Development Corporation's alleged violations of the General Permit for Discharges from Construction Activities (CGP) at the Cobbler's Knoll site in Uxbridge, MA. On December 15, 2021, EPA conducted an inspection at Cobbler's Knoll and observed the operator had failure to maintain soil erosion controls and the failed to stabilize slopes, in violation of the CGP. Pursuant to the Agreement, J & F Marinella Development Corporation will pay a $4,500 penalty. EPA implements the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program in Massachusetts. The case team consulted with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection on this matter.

Defendants (1)

• J & F Marinella Development CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• COBBLER'S KNOLL

  OFF OF CHOCOLOG RD, UXBRIDGE, MA, 01569

  Registry ID: 110070079062

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• COBBLER'S KNOLL (J&F MARINELLA)entered 2022-06-23

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $4,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-06-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-06-23Final Order Issued
• 2022-06-24Enforcement Action Data Entered