EPA v. PRICE'S AUTO SALVAGE

Case summary

On February 25, 2025, Region 3 issued an Expedited Settlement Agreement and Final Order (ESA) that commenced and concluded a matter against Price?s Auto Salvage, an automobile salvage yard located in Paradise, Pennsylvania. The cited violation is discharging without an NPDES permit. The ESA settles the violations with a civil penalty of $20,000. The ESA was subject to public comment, which ended on December 23, 2024, with no comments received. The Facility is in an area of EJ concern. EPA has consulted with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection during the development of this action.

Defendants (1)

• PRICE'S AUTO SALVAGENamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• PRICE'S AUTO SALVAGE

  282 S KINZER RD, PARADISE, PA, 17562

  Registry ID: 110071884274

• PRICE'S AUTO SALVAGE

  282 S KINZER RD, PARADISE, PA, 17562

  Registry ID: 110071884274

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PRICE'S AUTO SALVAGEentered 2025-02-25

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $20,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2025-02-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-02-25Final Order Issued
• 2025-03-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-05-21Enforcement Action Closed