EPA v. Ecosystems, Inc. et al.

Case summary

The Administrative Order was issued for violations of the NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (2015 MSGP) conditions, which constitute a violation of Section 301(a) of the CWA and the applicable NPDES regulations. The order requires the Respondent to: implement a Rain Gauge SOP; prepare a Compliance Plan including an implementation schedule to achieve compliance with the 2015 MSGP; identify, design and build monitoring points structures for all storm water outfalls at the facility; install and maintain a sign for each sampling point; submit a revised NOI; prepare a Visual Assessment SOP; prepare an SOP to perform and document Benchmark Monitoring and Effluent Limitations Monitoring; and develop a facility-specific storm water training syllabus and training program.

Defendants (2)

• Jorge Fernandez PabonNamed in settlement
• Ecosystems, Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ECOSYSTEMS INC.

  PR ROAD 385 KM 4.4, PEÑUELAS, PR, 00624

  Registry ID: 110066934152

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Ecosystems, Inc. et al.entered 2017-03-02

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2017-03-02NPDES Closed
• 2017-03-02Enforcement Action Closed
• 2017-03-02Final Order Issued
• 2017-03-10Enforcement Action Data Entered