EPA v. Swinerton Builders, Prairie State Solar LLC, and Big River Solar LLC

Case summary

EPA alleges that the Defendants identified above violated a State-issued CWA Construction General Permit while constructing two solar energy production facilities in Illinois.

Defendants (3)

• Swinerton Builders
• Prairie State SolarNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Big River Solar LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• PRAIRIE STATE SOLAR LLC

  GOLDENROD ROAD AND TIGERLILY ROAD, PERRY COUNTY, IL, 62832

  Registry ID: 110070945847

• SWINERTON BUILDERS

  COUNTY ROAD 1200 NORTH AND COUNTY ROAD 400 EAST, ENFIELD TOWNSHIP, IL, 62835

  Registry ID: 110070948325

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (2)

• Prairie State Solar LLCentered 2023-01-27

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $159,398 · State/local: $67,500

• Big River Solar LLCentered 2023-01-24

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $122,500 · State/local: $52,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2021-09-27Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-09-27Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2022-11-14Complaint Filed With Court
• 2023-01-27Final Order Lodged
• 2023-01-27Final Order Entered