EPA v. GMD Shipyard Corp.

Case summary

On May 14, 2014, EPA conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the facility located at 63 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The Respondent was identified to be in violation of the conditions and limitations of the NYSDEC SPDES MSGP including failure to develop, update and implement the SWPPP, failure to conduct and document Quarterly Visual Monitoring, Dry Weather Flow Inspections, failure to maintain records for a period of at least 5 years, failure to conduct and document Annual Comprehensive Site Compliance Evaluations, and for unauthorized non-stormwater discharges. Stormwater and non-stormwater discharges from the site flow into the East River via outfall pipes. An Administrative Order is being issued to order the operator to comply with the MSGP and cease or obtain permit coverage for the non-stormwater discharges.

Defendants (1)

• GMD Shipyard Corp.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GMD SHIPYARD CORP

  63 FLUSHING AVE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11205

  Registry ID: 110035858275

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GMD Shipyard Corp.entered 2014-07-24

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2014-07-24Enforcement Action Closed
• 2014-07-24NPDES Closed
• 2014-07-24Final Order Issued
• 2014-07-29Enforcement Action Data Entered