EPA v. GMD Shipyard Corp.

Case summary

On February 26, 2016, EPA conducted a second Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the facility located at 63 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn, New York in response to a citizen complaint. The Respondent was identified to be in violation of the conditions and limitations of the NYSDEC SPDES MSGP including failure to implement the SWPPP (including failure to completely clean off the dry dock prior to flooding) 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.

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 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GMD Shipyard Corp.entered 2016-04-26

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2016-04-26Final Order Issued
• 2016-04-26NPDES Closed
• 2016-04-26Enforcement Action Closed
• 2016-05-02Enforcement Action Data Entered