EPA v. HARSIP BROTHERS INC.

Case summary

On August 1, 2022, the Regional Judicial Officer approved an expedited settlement agreement with Harsip Brothers, Inc. of Chelsea, Massachusetts resolving violations of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act. On March 2, 2022, the Region conducted a site inspection. On March 8, 2022, and March 24, 2022, the Region notified the company that its No Exposure Certification (NEC) was not supported by the circumstances at the site and that it was required to apply for coverage under Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP). The company developed a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and submitted a Notice of Intent for coverage under the MSGP on May 6, 2022. The settlement requires that the company pay a $7,500 penalty. The company is located in an area where seven of the Environmental Justices indices are above the 80th percentile. The Region worked in coordination with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection on this case.

Defendants (1)

• Harsip Brothers, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HARSIP BROTHERS INC.

  320 FOURTH STREET, CHELSEA, MA, 02150

  Registry ID: 110040088936

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HARSIP BROTHERS INC.entered 2022-08-01

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $7,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-08-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-08-01Final Order Issued
• 2022-08-02Enforcement Action Data Entered