EPA v. Schmitt Farms Warrant Referral

Case summary

A warrant is necessary to permit access to further inspect and sample for the presence of CWA Section 404-regulated streams/wetlands in known fill areas. The properties are all primarily used for agricultural purposes and are unoccupied. A litigation hold has been put in place for this matter.

Defendants (1)

• Schmitt FarmsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• SCHMITT - GIBSON COUNTY SITE

  E COUNTY ROAD 1200 SOUTH, GIBSON COUNTY, IN, 47613

  Registry ID: 110071523684

• SCHMIDT FARMS

  16365 KORFF ROAD, EVANSVILLE, IN, 47725

  Registry ID: 110071316558

• JIM SCHMITT J & A DAIRY

  17101 KORFF RD, EVANSVILLE, IN, 47725

  Registry ID: 110058859105

• SCHMITT - PIGEON CREEK SITE #1

  HEIM ROAD, WARRICK COUNTY, IN, 47610

  Registry ID: 110071523683

Statutes cited

• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (4)

• Schmitt Farms Warrant Referral Site 3entered 2023-08-14

  Primary law: CWA

• Schmitt Farms Warrant Referral Site 1entered 2023-08-14

  Primary law: CWA

• Schmitt Farms Warrant Referral Site 4entered 2023-08-14

  Primary law: CWA

• Schmitt Farms Warrant Referral Site 2entered 2023-08-14

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2023-01-27Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2023-04-06Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-08-14Complaint Filed With Court
• 2023-08-14Final Order Entered
• 2023-08-14Final Order Lodged