EPA v. The New Fortis Corporation (Weddington Ridge Subdivision)

Case summary

CAFO issued 8/27/2003, assessing a penalty of $9,000. Respondent failed to obtain permit coverage for Phase 2 of its development. Respondent failed to dispose of all wastes composed of building materials in accordance with Part I.A.5 of the Permit. Respondent failed to inspect erosion and sedimentaion control facilities within 24 hours of a rain event of 0.5 inches or greater, as required by Part I.B.1 of the Permit. Respondent failed to operate the storm water controls at optimum efficiency, as required by Part I.C.2. of the Permit. Respondent failed to properly operate and maintain facilities and systems of treatment and control which are installed to achieve compliance with the Permit, as required by Part II.C.1 of the Permit.

Defendants (1)

• The New Fortis CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WEDDINGTON RIDGE SUBDIVISION F.K.A. PASOFINO

  SIMFIELD CHURCH ROAD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28217

  Registry ID: 110014410770

Statutes cited

• CWA 308 — Information Request, Records, Entry
• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• The New Fortis Corporation (Weddington Ridge Subd)entered 2003-08-27

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $9,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2003-08-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2003-08-27Final Order Issued
• 2003-09-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2007-01-01Enforcement Action Closed