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02-2017-0015JudicialClosedFY 2017· Region 02

EPA v. Gordon Smith Sr.

Dismissed By Tribunal

Case summary

This matter involves discharge of fill material into federally protected wetlands without a permit in violation of Sections 301 and 404 of the CWA by the Defendant, a member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation. EPA, with the support of Shinnecock Nation, seek removal of the fill and a civil penalty.

Defendants (1)

  • Gordon Smith Sr.Named in complaint

Facilities (1)

  • SHINNECOCK NATION - GORDON SMITH PROPERTY

    OLD POINT RD SPR, SOUTHAMPTON, NY, 11968

    Registry ID: 110069434605

Statutes cited

  • CWA 404Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2017-07-26Referred To Dept Of Justice
  • 2017-07-27Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2018-07-09Complaint Filed With Court
  • 2021-01-29Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3601127012
Case number
02-2017-0015
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
02
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 02-2017-0015 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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