EPA v. Mass DOT (ROUTE 126 REDEVELOPMENT)

Case summary

On September 23, 2024, EPA issued CWA Order to Massachusetts Department of Transportation for their facility in Ashland, Massachusetts for failure to submit DMRs pursuant to their CWA NPDES permits authorized to discharge under the Dewatering and Remediation General Permit (DRGP). The Order requires the permittee to submit all outstanding DMRs and continue to report as required by their permit. While EPA is responsible for implementing the Clean Water Act in Massachusetts, EPA also notified the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection of this action.

Defendants (1)

• Mass DOTNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ROUTE 126 REDEVELOPMENT

  23 - 7- POND STREET, ASHLAND, MA, 01721

  Registry ID: 110071505250

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Mass DOT (ROUTE 126 REDEVELOPMENT)entered 2024-09-23

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2024-09-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-09-23Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-10-08Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-10-08NPDES Closed