EPA v. SOLV-EX CORP. (NMU000216)

Case summary

1. SECTION 309(A)(3) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT ( CWA ), 33 U.S.C. SECTION 1319(A)(3). 2. SOLV-EX CORP. 2121 MENOL NE ALBUQUERQUE, BERNALILLO COUNTY, NEW MEXICO 87102 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 301 OF THE CWA BY DISCHARGING POLLUTANTS FROM THE FACILITY WITHOUT NPDES PERMIT COVERAGE. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 309(A)(3) OF THE CWA, EPA ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (AO) ORDERING THE RE- SPONDENT TO EXPLAIN THE FACILITY'S NON-COMPLIANCE, OBTAIN AN NPDES PERMIT, SUBMIT POLLUTION PREVENTION PLANS (PPP), IDENTIFY THE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FACILITY, AND MEET WITH EPA AND SHOW CAUSE.

Defendants (1)

• SOLV-EX CORP.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• SOLV-EX CORP

  2121 MENUAL NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87107

  Registry ID: 110004279398

• SOLV-EX CORP

  2121 MENUAL NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87107

  Registry ID: 110004279398

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SOLV-EX CORP.entered 1996-12-13

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 1996-12-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1996-12-13Final Order Issued
• 1997-02-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2009-07-01Enforcement Action Closed