EPA v. BROCKTON AUTO PARTS INC (REGAL AUTO PARTS, INC)

Case summary

On April 16, 2024, the Regional Judicial Officer approved an expedited settlement agreement with Regal Auto Parts, Inc. d/b/a Brockton Auto Parts (Brockton Auto) of Brockton, Massachusetts resolving alleged violations of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act. An EPA inspection of Brockton Auto's facility (Facility) revealed that the Facility was discharging stormwater from point sources at the site. These discharges were neither authorized by an individual National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit nor the NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (MSGP). Brockton Auto promptly worked toward obtaining MSGP coverage. The settlement requires that Brockton Auto pay a $10,000 penalty. The Facility is located in an area of environmental justice concern. The Region worked in coordination with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection on this case.

Defendants (1)

• Regal Auto Parts Inc d/b/a Brockton Auto PartsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BROCKTON AUTO PARTS INC

  511 THATCHER ST, BROCKTON, MA, 02302

  Registry ID: 110024294208

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BROCKTON AUTO PARTS INC (Regal Auto Parts, Inc)entered 2024-04-16

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $10,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-04-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-04-16Final Order Issued
• 2024-04-22Enforcement Action Data Entered