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02-2015-3055Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2015· Region 02

EPA v. University at Albany

Unilateral Administrative Order Without Adjudication

Case summary

On March 19, 2015, EPA conducted a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Audit of the University MS4. As a result of the audit, EPA identified that the University was not complying with certain terms and conditions of the NYSDEC General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from MS4s. Violations include: failure to implement third party certifications, failure to fully develop and implement a post-construction program, and failure to fully develop and implement a pollution prevention and good housekeeping program. An Administrative Compliance Order is being issued to order the University to comply with MS4 General Permit conditions.

Defendants (1)

  • University at AlbanyNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • SUNY AT ALBANY MS4 STORM SEWERS

    CITY-WIDE, ALBANY, NY, 122220000

    Registry ID: 110064641883

Statutes cited

  • CWA 301/402NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • University at Albanyentered 2015-06-16

    Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2015-06-16Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2015-06-16NPDES Closed
  • 2015-06-16Final Order Issued
  • 2015-06-22Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3600157411
Case number
02-2015-3055
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
02
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
NPDES Permit Violations

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 02-2015-3055 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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