EPA v. Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority

Case summary

The Consent Decree with the Defendant, which addresses violations of Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations found at 40 C.F.R. Part 62, Subpart LLL, related to the Defendant's ownership and operation of two sewage sludge incineration (SSI) units at its wastewater collection and treatment facility located in Princeton, New Jersey. The State of New Jersey joined the United States as plaintiffs in this case, which addresses separate state law claims. Under the terms of the settlement, the Defendant will pay a total cash penalty of $335,750; the penalty will be divided equally between the United States and New Jersey. The CD includes injunctive relief that requires the Defendant to complete various submissions, including control and monitoring plans and reports, and to conduct performance tests and apply to modify its operating permits as needed.

Defendants (1)

• Stony Brook Regional Sewerage AuthorityNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• STONY BROOK REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY

  290 RIVER ROAD, PRINCETON, NJ, 08540

  Registry ID: 110029617298

Statutes cited

• CAA 129 — Solid Waste Fuel Combustion

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authorityentered 2022-12-15

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $167,875 · State/local: $167,875

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2018-09-28Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2018-10-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-10-06Complaint Filed With Court
• 2022-10-06Final Order Lodged
• 2022-12-15Final Order Entered