EPA v. Otsego Auto Crushers, LLC

Case summary

Respondent owns/operates an auto salvage and scrap recycling facility located in Norwich, NY and is subject to the requirements of the SPDES NYSDEC MSGP for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. Respondent failed to implement BMPs set forth in its SWPPP and failed to conduct monitoring and inspections required by the Permit. Respondent submitted a Notice of Intent to obtain coverage under the MSGP after the start of industrial activity at the site. Stormwater discharges from the site to a drainage ditch and through a culvert pipe to the Chenango River.

Defendants (1)

• Otsego Auto Crushers, LLCNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OTSEGO AUTO CRUSHERS

  5057 STATE HIGHWAY 12, NORWICH, NY, 13815

  Registry ID: 110019767064

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Otsego Auto Crushers, LLCentered 2011-12-07

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-12-07NPDES Closed
• 2011-12-07Final Order Issued
• 2011-12-07Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-03-21Enforcement Action Data Entered