EPA v. Cold Spring Fish and Supply Co.

Case summary

The Respondent owns and operates a bar and restaurant located at 906 Schellengers Landing Road in Cape May, NJ on a 130-foot long permanently moored floating craft, the Schooner American (Facility). On August 14, 2014, EPA conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Facility and identified wastewater, containing alcohol, juice and detergent, from the bar sink and wash sink on the Schooner American was being discharged to Schellengers Creek at Cape May Harbor via two (2) collection pits containing float and pump systems and two (2) discharge pipes. The Respondent did not have coverage under a NJDEP NJPDES permit for the wastewater discharges, as required by the CWA. Pollutant reductions and injunctive relief costs associated with this case were reporting with the Administrative Order CWA-02-2014-3060 issued September 19, 2014. The CA/FO includes a civil penalty of $20,000.

Defendants (1)

• Cold Spring Fish and Supply Co.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• COLD SPRING FISH & SUPPLY CO.

  906 SCHELLENGER ST, CAPE MAY, NJ, 08204

  Registry ID: 110062669697

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Cold Spring Fish and Supply Co.entered 2015-10-21

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $20,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2015-08-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2015-08-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-10-21Final Order Issued
• 2015-10-21Enforcement Action Closed
• 2015-10-21NPDES Closed