EPA v. Norman Collision Works, LTD

Case summary

1) On 4/23/03, an inspector from the Nassau County Department of Health observed faiclity personnel power washing a car engine, with its wastewater injection into an on-site exterior drywell. This well, a stormwater drainage well, a 5D2, was in use a motor vehicle waste disposal well, a 5X28. This well is no authorized by rule or permit, in violation of 40 CFR 144.11. A public water supply wellfield exists approximately 600 feet west of the faiclity. 2) 40 CFR 144.12(a) prohibits movement of fluid containing any contaminant into USDW's, if the presence of that contaminant may cause the violation of an MCL.

Defendants (2)

• Norman Collision Works, LTD (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• Timothy Ott PresidentNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NORMAN COLLISION WORKS

  362,363 GREAT NECK ROAD, GREAT NECK, NY, 11021

  Registry ID: 110004344718

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1421 — UIC Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Norman Collision Works, LTDentered 2005-02-10

  Primary law: SDWA

  Federal penalty: $10,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2004-03-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2004-03-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-02-10Enforcement Action Closed
• 2005-02-10Final Order Issued