EPA v. MR. ROBERT D WHITE (BIG FLATTY CREEK AND PASQUOTANK RIVER)

Case summary

JANUARY 6, 2022 - COMPLAINT FILED WITH COURT The United States filed a Complaint against Robert White for injunctive relief and civil penalties for violations of the Clean Water Act section 301. The Complaint alleges that Robert White discharged pollutants into waters of the United States without a permit near Elizabeth City, North Carolina. NOVEMBER 16, 2022 - Referral for Civil Litigation Mr. Robert White Elizabeth City, North Carolina A referral package for civil litigation that we are requesting to be initiated against Mr. Robert White (White), of Elizabeth City, North Carolina for violating section 301(a) of the Clean Water Act (the ?CWA?), 33 U.S.C. ? 1311(a). This referral seeks the Department of Justice?s (DOJ) help in securing the restoration of approximately 11.87 acres of wetlands. Additionally, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking the DOJ?s help in securing civil penalties for significant unpermitted discharges into waters of the United States. White discharged dredged and/or fill material without a CWA section 404 permit into waters of the United States through extensive bulkhead construction and backfilling of the wetlands behind the bulkheads. White impacted aquatic resources during the construction of these bulkheads at three parcels he owns. The parcels are adjacent to the Albemarle Sound and the bulkhead construction created level, open water areas suitable for dock construction.

Defendants (1)

• MR. ROBERT D WHITENamed in complaint

Facilities (3)

• MR. ROBERT D. WHITE - WADES POINT SITE (PASQUOTANK RIVER)

  OFF WADES POINT ROAD, ELIZABETH CITY, NC, 27909

  Registry ID: 110071369003

• MR. ROBERT D. WHITE - PINE SHORE SITE (BIG FLATTY CREEK)

  OFF PINE SHORE ROAD, ELIZABETH CITY, NC, 27909

  Registry ID: 110071369002

• MR. ROBERT D. WHITE - SHADNECK SITE (BIG FLATTY CREEK)

  OFF SHADNECK ROAD, ELIZABETH CITY, NC, 27909

  Registry ID: 110071369001

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-11-16Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2022-12-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-01-06Complaint Filed With Court