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02-2012-3601Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2012· Region 02

EPA v. Municipality of Canovanas

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

The Respondent filled approximately two acres of wetlands to build an athletic track for school children.

Defendants (1)

  • Municipality of CanovanasNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • PALMER STREET ATHLETIC TRACT

    PALMER STREET AND HWY PR-3, CANOVANAS, PR, 00729

    Registry ID: 110044233503

Statutes cited

  • CWA 404Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Municipality of Canovanasentered 2012-09-28

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $15,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2012-09-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2012-09-28Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2012-09-28Final Order Issued
  • 2012-10-03Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3000067178
Case number
02-2012-3601
Lead agency
EPA
Branch
WGL
EPA region
02
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 02-2012-3601 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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