EPA v. ARO ESTATES

Case summary

On May 17, 2023, EPA entered into a Clean Water Act Expedited Settlement Agreement (Agreement) with The Homes at Aro Estates, LLC, addressing violations of the General Permit for Discharges from Construction Activities (CGP) at the Aro Estates Tree Clearing site in Lunenberg, Massachusetts. An EPA inspection at the Aro Estates site revealed that several parts of the site, including stockpiles, were improperly stabilized. Pursuant to the Agreement, The Homes at Aro Estates, LLC will pay a $4,200 penalty. EPA implements the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program in Massachusetts and the case team consulted with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection on this matter.

Defendants (1)

• The Homes at Aro Estates, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ARO ESTATES TREE CLEARING

  OFF HOWARD STREET, LUNENBURG, MA, 01462

  Registry ID: 110070882793

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ARO ESTATESentered 2023-05-17

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $4,200

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2023-05-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-05-17Final Order Issued
• 2023-05-18Enforcement Action Data Entered