EPA v. SCRAP IT - MARLBOROUGH

Case summary

On November 7, 2022, the Regional filed an expedited settlement agreement with Scrap It, Inc. of Marlborough, New Hampshire resolving violations of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act. On October 26, 2021, the Region conducted an inspection of the facility, which operates a scrap metal and recycling business, and found 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 towards creating a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and applying for MSGP coverage. The settlement requires that the company pay a $10,000 penalty. The Region worked in coordination with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services on this case.

Defendants (2)

• Scrap It, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• Scrap It, Inc.

Facilities (1)

• SCRAP-IT

  716 MONADNOCK HIGHWAY, MARLBOROUGH, NH, 03455

  Registry ID: 110071281204

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SCRAP IT - MARLBOROUGHentered 2022-11-07

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $10,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

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