EPA v. New Jersey Department of Transportation - MS4

Case summary

Respondent is a permitted Phase II MS4 in New Jersey. A MS4 Audit of Respondent's statewide system was conducted on April 12-14, 2016 and determined that the Respondent was not complying with certain terms and conditions of the NJDEP Highway Agency General Stormwater Permit. Violations include: failure to ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance for BMPs on property owned and operated by Respondent, failure to implement storm drain inlet labeling program, failure to cover dumpsters, failure to fully implement the illicit connection and MS4 outfall pipe mapping requirements, failure to implement Respondent's street sweeping program, failure to record and track all vehicle washing activities and provide training to employees on vehicle washing activities, and failure to fully implement the maintenance yard operations requirements. An Administrative Compliance Order is being issued to order Respondent to comply with MS4 General Permit conditions.

Defendants (1)

• New Jersey Department of TransportationNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• NJDOT REGION NORTH

  200 STIERLI CT, MOUNT ARLINGTON, NJ, 078561322

  Registry ID: 110015014198

• NJDOT REGION CENTRAL

  100 DANIELS WAY, FREEHOLD, NJ, 07728

  Registry ID: 110017850262

• NJDOT REGION SOUTH

  ONE EXECUTIVE CAMPUS RT 70 W, CHERRY HILL, NJ, 08002

  Registry ID: 110017850048

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• New Jersey Department of Transportation - MS4entered 2016-06-30

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2016-06-30Final Order Issued
• 2016-06-30Enforcement Action Closed
• 2016-06-30NPDES Closed
• 2016-07-06Enforcement Action Data Entered