EPA v. A. KIRK MEACHAM, IV, D.B.A. MEACHAM FARMS

Case summary

1. SECTION 309(A) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT ( CWA ), 33 U.S.C. SECTION 1319(A). 2. A. KIRK, IV MEACHAM FARMS 185 W. MEACHAM ROAD CLINTON, CUSTER COUNTY, OKLAHOMA 73601 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 301 OF THE CWA BY FAILING TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (PPP) FOR THE FACILITY BY JAN. 26, 1995, AS REQUIRED. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 309(A) OF THE CWA, EPA ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (AO) TO THE RESPONDENT. THE AO ORDERS THE RESPONDENT TO: A) WITHIN 30 DAYS, TAKE WHATEVER ACTION IS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT ITS PPP, COR- RECT THE INSPECTION DEFICIENCIES, AND MAINTAIN THE PPP AT THE FACILITY; AND B) WITHIN 30 DAYS, SUBMIT A LETTER TO EPA CERTIFYING THAT THE INSPECTION DEFICIENCIES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED, OR, IF NOT POSSIBLE TO CORRECT THE DEFICIEN- CIES IN 30 DAYS, SUBMIT A PLAN TO DO SO IN THE SHORTEST TIME POSSIBLE AND INCLUDING A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE SPECIFIC ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN AND A PROPOSED DATE OF COM- PLETION AND IMPLEMENTATION.

Defendants (1)

• A. KIRK MEACHAM, IVNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MEACHAM FARMS

  185 W MEACHAM RD, CLINTON, OK, 736019734

  Registry ID: 110010705870

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• A. KIRK MEACHAM, IV, D.B.A. MEACHAM FARMSentered 1998-06-22

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 1998-06-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1998-06-22Final Order Issued
• 1998-07-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2009-10-20Enforcement Action Closed