EPA v. Grand River Distribution, LLC (Markesan WI) CAFO

Case summary

On June 3, 2015, Respondent released approximately 4,710 gallons of soybean oil from the facility. The oil flowed from a pump at the facility, travelled overland, and discharged to the waters of the Grand River and its adjoining shorelines. The oil caused a film or sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the Grand River and its adjoining shorelines. This discharge of oil on June 3 is a violation of Section 311(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act. The civil penalty agreed to by USEPA and Respondent was $45,000.

Defendants (1)

• Grand River Distribution, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GRAND RIVER DISTRIBUTION, INC.

  N1881 COUNTY ROAD A, MARKESAN, CITY OF, WI, 53946

  Registry ID: 110064499065

Statutes cited

• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Grand River Distribution, LLC (Markesan WI) CAFOentered 2016-02-29

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $45,000

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2016-01-07Public Comment Period Start
• 2016-01-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-02-29Pipeline Closed
• 2016-02-29Enforcement Action Closed
• 2016-02-29Final Order Issued
• 2016-03-23Enforcement Action Data Entered