EPA v. Otsego Auto Crushers, LLC

Case summary

Respondent owns and operates a scrap metal recycling facility located on 5057 State Highway 12 in Norwich, NY. The Respondent failed to obtain coverage under the NYSDEC Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity and discharged without a Permit from January 26, 2010 to March 12, 2011. After obtaining coverage under Sector N of the MSGP, the Respondent failed to implement the SWPPP, failed to document inspections and monitoring required by the Permit, and failed to maintain a complete SWPPP onsite and available for review, in violation of the Permit. Stormwater discharges from the site to the Chenango River via a drainage ditch and culvert pipe, which passes beneath State Highway 12.

Defendants (1)

• Otsego Auto Crushers, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OTSEGO AUTO CRUSHERS

  5057 STATE HIGHWAY 12, NORWICH, NY, 13815

  Registry ID: 110019767064

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Otsego Auto Crushers, LLCentered 2013-10-28

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $2,059 · SEP: $33,924

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2012-08-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-09-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-10-28Final Order Issued
• 2013-10-28NPDES Closed
• 2013-10-28Enforcement Action Closed