EPA v. Heser Farms

Case summary

January 7, 2005, Section 309(a) Administrative Compliance Order for restoration of 2 acres of wetlands and 1,885 feet of Martin Branch and tributaries thereto. May 1, 2006 Administrative Penalty Order for $120,000 went to hearing in March, April and May 2007 and was dismissed because of Statute of Limitations. Subsequently referred to U.S. DOJ for injunctive relief.

Defendants (3)

• Andrew HeserNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Heser FarmsNamed in settlement
• Robert J. HeserNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HESER FARMS

  623 EAST 4TH STREET, CENTRALIA, IL, 62801

  Registry ID: 110020687835

Statutes cited

• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Heser Farmsentered 2005-01-07

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2005-01-07Final Order Issued
• 2005-01-18Enforcement Action Data Entered