EPA v. GRAFTON UPTON RAILRAOD (SUPER CAFO)
Case summary
On February 24, 2026 Region 1 finalized a settlement with Grafton & Upton Railroad Company, Inc. resolving alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act related to the unpermitted filling of wetlands and other waters of the U.S. on property in Hopedale, MA. The settlement requires 5.83 acres of wetland restoration and approximately 1,500 linear feet of stream restoration, as well as installation of erosion controls. In addition, respondents will pay a civil penalty of $27,000. The Region coordinated with OECA, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and the Corps on this matter.
Defendants (1)
- Grafton and Upton Railroad CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
GRAFTON UPTON RAILROAD SITE
365 WEST STREET, HOPEDALE, MA, 01747
Registry ID: 110071094842
Statutes cited
- CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material
Enforcement conclusions (1)
GRAFTON UPTON RAILRAOD (SUPER CAFO)entered 2026-02-24
Primary law: CWA
Federal penalty: $27,000
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2026-02-24Final Order Issued
- 2026-02-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2026-02-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3604740964
- Case number
- 01-2026-2013
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 01
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Permits for Dredge and Fill Material
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 01-2026-2013 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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