EPA v. Gov't of the Virgin Islands

Case summary

There's a memo to the file regarding this oral referral to the US Department of Justice on February 12, 2003. In light of continuing effluent violations at sewage treatment plants island-wide, stipulated penalties were due to the US government. This action was undertaken to obtain an order from the District Court that the government of the Virgin Islands must pay $1,600,000 to the U.S, Department of Justice no later than September 30, 2003. This reflects a $400,00 penalty for each year from 1998 to 2001. Payment was received Oct. 8, 2003. The Order stated penalty was due NLT 9/30/2003. It takes approximately two to three weeks to notify the Defendant and to receive payment. Defendent is considered in compliance (paying timely)and this case is closed.

Defendants (1)

• Gov't of the Virgin IslandsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MANGROVE LAGOON

  #1A ESTATE BOVONI, ST. THOMAS, VI, 00802

  Registry ID: 110012287943

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Gov't of the Virgin Islandsentered 2003-09-15

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,600,000

Timeline (7 milestones)

• 2003-02-12Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2003-07-15Final Order Lodged
• 2003-07-15Complaint Filed With Court
• 2003-09-15Concluded
• 2003-09-15Final Order Entered
• 2003-10-08Enforcement Action Closed
• 2003-10-15Enforcement Action Data Entered