EPA v. SHIFFLETT'S USED AUTO PARTS

Case summary

On May 1, 2024, Region 3 issued a CAFO that commenced and concluded a matter against Shifflett?s Used Auto Parts ( Shifflett's ). Shifflett's is an automobile salvage yard to address industrial stormwater NPDES permit violations at its facility located at 724 Gorsuch Road Westminster, MD 21157 (the Facility ). The cited violations include (1) failure to maintain an adequate Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) map, (2) failure to document routine facility inspections, (3) failure to ensure good housekeeping, (4) failure to maintain proper operation and maintenance, and (5) failure to define all outfalls. The CAFO settles the violations with a civil penalty of $22,750. The CAFO is subject to public comment. The Facility is not in an area of EJ concern. None of the supplemental EJ Indexes are at-or-above the 90th percentile in the nation or in the state for the area. EPA has consulted with Maryland Department of the Environment during the development of this action.

Defendants (1)

• SHIFFLETT'S USED AUTO PARTSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• SHIFFLETT USED AUTO PARTS

  724 GORSUCH ROAD, WESTIMINISTER, MD, 21157

  Registry ID: 110070159839

• SHIFFLETT'S USED AUTO PARTS

  724 GORSUCH ROAD, WESTMINSTER, MD, 21157

  Registry ID: 110071705967

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SHIFFLETT'S USED AUTO PARTSentered 2024-05-01

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $22,750

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2024-05-01Final Order Issued
• 2024-05-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-05-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-07-01Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-07-01NPDES Closed