EPA v. A&E METAL RECYCLING AND PACKAGING

Case summary

On December 19, 2024, EPA issued a Clean Water Act (CWA) administrative order (Order) to A&E Metal Recycling and Packaging, LLC of Westport, MA for failure to submit discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) pursuant to their CWA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. A&E Metal Recycling and Packaging is authorized to discharge under the Multi Sector General Permit (MSGP). 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)

• A&E METAL RECYCLING AND PACKAGING LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• A & E METALS RECYCLING AND PACKAGING LLC

  449 AMERICAN LEGION, WESTPORT, MA, 02790

  Registry ID: 110043944015

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• A&E METAL RECYCLING AND PACKAGINGentered 2024-12-19

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-12-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-12-19Final Order Issued
• 2024-12-20Enforcement Action Data Entered