EPA v. Town of North Greenbush - MS4

Case summary

This Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) is being issued to Respondent for violations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems. Violations include failure to implement a stormwater management program plan; failure to maintain records; failure to conduct outfall inspections; failure to develop, implement and enforce a program to ensure proper operation and maintenance of post-construction stormwater management practices; and failure to implement a pollution prevention and good housekeeping program. The AOC includes a compliance schedule requiring Respondent to address deficiencies identified during EPA's May 28, 2024, June 4, 2024 and June 11, 2024 compliance evaluation audit.

Defendants (1)

• Town of North GreenbushNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NORTH GREENBUSH MS4 STORM SEWERS

  TOWN-WIDE, NORTH GREENBUSH, TOWN OF, NY, 12198

  Registry ID: 110019295458

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Town of North Greenbush - MS4entered 2025-03-05

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2025-03-05Final Order Issued
• 2025-03-06Enforcement Action Data Entered