EPA v. STA OF CONNECTICUT INC (SCHOOL BUS STORAGE GARAGE)

Case summary

On May 15, 2025, the Region entered into an administrative order on consent ( Order ) with STA of Connecticut, Inc. to address noncompliance with the Clean Water Act. The Order requires the companies (all school bus operators) to bring their facilities into compliance with the regulations related to stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity by December 31, 2025. In addition, the companies must also ensure compliance with the Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations by the same deadline. The companies must provide copies of their Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and SPCC plans to the Region. The Order covers 66 facilities throughout all of the New England States. This company is associated with Student Transportation of America. The Region has kept the state informed of this enforcement action.

Defendants (1)

• STA of Connecticut, IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (7)

• LEDYARD YARD

  1350 BALDWIN HILL ROAD, GALES FERRY, CT, 063351856

  Registry ID: 110071149515

• SCHOOL BUS STORAGE GARAGE

  130 SCHOOL RD, WILTON, CT, 068972527

  Registry ID: 110030406512

• STUDENT TRANSPORTATION OF AMERICA, LLC

  80 TOWER AVENUE, GROTON, CT, 063405312

  Registry ID: 110030322158

• 55 TRIANGLE ST. U-B

  55 TRIANGLE STREET, DANBURY, CT, 06810

  Registry ID: 110071655996

• SALEM CHEVROLET

  125 S MAIN STREET, NAUGATUCK, CT, 067704634

  Registry ID: 110003012463

• REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #17

  95 LITTLE CITY RD, HIGGANUM, CT, 064414323

  Registry ID: 110069403997

• STUDENT TRANSPORTATION OF AMERICA, LLC

  36 OLD BETHEL ROAD, GRISWOLD, CT, 063513311

  Registry ID: 110044320142

Statutes cited

• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• STA OF CONNECTICUT INC (SCHOOL BUS STORAGE GARAGE)entered 2025-05-15

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2025-05-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-05-15Final Order Issued
• 2025-05-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-12-31NPDES Closed
• 2025-12-31Enforcement Action Closed