EPA v. LAMBERT, DONALD A AND JUDITH L

Case summary

THE LAMBERTS OWN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE WHICH ABUTS THE KANAWHA RIVER IN WV. THE LAMBERTS CONDUCTED A CORPS- APPROVED BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT TO PREVENT BANK EROSION. HOWEVER, THE LAMBERTS PLACED FILL IN THE KANAWHA RIVER WHICH GROSSLY EXCEEDED THAT ALLOWED BY THE CORPS PERMIT AND ALSO BUILT A 6-SLIP RECREATIONAL BOAT DOCK. IN 1990, THE CORPS ORDERED THE LAMBERTS TO REMOVE THE EXCESS FILL. WHEN THE LAMBERTS DID NOT COMPLY THE CORPS REFERRED THE MATTER TO EPA REGION III. EPA REGION III ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER IN JUNE 1993 WHICH REQUIRED REMOVAL OF THE FILL. THE LAMBERTS ARE IN VIOLATION OF THE ORDER. FEDERAL JUDICIAL ACTION IS NEEDED FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND CIVIL PENALTIES.

Defendants (2)

• LAMBERT, DONALD ANamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• LAMBERT, JUDITH LNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• LAMBERT, DONALD A

  2913 KANAWHA AVE, S.E, CHARLESTON, WV, 25304

  Registry ID: 110010625966

Statutes cited

• CWA 309 — Violation of Existing AO
• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• LAMBERT, JUDITH L.entered 1997-08-28

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (7 milestones)

• 1992-06-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1993-12-30Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 1994-11-18Complaint Filed With Court
• 1997-08-28Final Order Lodged
• 1997-08-28Final Order Entered
• 1997-08-28Concluded
• 2002-01-08Enforcement Action Closed