EPA v. SCRAP IT - WORCESTER (MINICHIELLO BROTHERS)

Case summary

On November 7, 2022, EPA filed an expedited settlement agreement with Minichiello Brothers, Inc. of Worcester, Massachusetts resolving violations of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act. An EPA inspection of the facility, which operates a scrap metal and recycling business, revealed that the company was discharging stormwater from point sources at the site. These discharges were not authorized by an individual NPDES permit nor the NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (MSGP). The company promptly worked to eliminate all stormwater discharges from the site. The settlement requires that the company pay a $5,000 penalty. The facility is located in an area impacted by Environmental Justice issues. The Region worked in coordination with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection on this case.

Defendants (1)

• Miniciello Bros. Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SCRAP IT INC.

  100 FREMONT STREET, WORCESTER, MA, 01603

  Registry ID: 110070881874

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SCRAP IT - WORCESTERentered 2022-11-07

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $5,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-11-07Final Order Issued
• 2022-11-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-11-07Enforcement Action Data Entered