EPA v. JO ASSOCIATES LLC (TOWNHOMES AT MICHIGAN PARK)

Case summary

On February 16, 2024, Region 3 issued a consent agreement and final order that resolves a Clean Water Act case against JO Associates LLC, a residential home construction company for construction stormwater violations at the Townhomes at Michigan Park construction site, located at 4451 Joseph Pl., NE, Washington, D.C. EPA cited the following violations: failure to obtain NPDES permit coverage prior to the start of construction activities and discharge of stormwater without an NPDES permit in violation of CWA Section 301. The consent agreement and final order requires JO Associates, LLC to pay a $40,500 civil penalty to settle the matter. The facility is not located in a potential EJ area of concern. This action helps protect local waterways, including the Chesapeake Bay. EPA has consulted with DOEE during the development of this action.

Defendants (1)

• JO ASSOCIATES LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TOWNHOMES AT MICHIGAN PARK

  4451 JOSEPH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC, 20017

  Registry ID: 110071253741

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• JO ASSOCIATES LLC (TOWNHOMES AT MICHIGAN PARK)entered 2024-02-16

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $40,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-02-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-02-16Final Order Issued
• 2024-02-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-03-20Enforcement Action Closed