EPA v. RICHMOND, CITY OF

Case summary

EPA reached a negotiated settlement with Richmond and both parties signed a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO), for settlement of the Respondent’s alleged violations of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 U.S.C. § 1311, related to its municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) NPDES permit. The CAFO specifically addresses the City’s failure to adhere to the good housekeeping and pollution prevention sections of the permit. Based on negotiations initiated with a Show Cause Letter, Respondent has agreed to pay a $12,000 penalty to settle EPA’s alleged violations.

Defendants (1)

• RICHMOND, CITY OFNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RICHMOND, CITY OF

  300 E BROAD ST, RICHMOND, VA, 21157

  Registry ID: 110060262754

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• RICHMOND, CITY OFentered 2014-06-24

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $12,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2014-06-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2014-06-24Final Order Issued
• 2014-07-23Enforcement Action Data Entered