EPA v. Phil and Nancy Douma - Philmar Dairy No. 1

Case summary

'**VIOLATION: 1) Discharging pollutants from a point source to waters of the U.S. without a permit. **RELIEF SOUGHT: A) Immediately take measures to prevent any discharge of pollutants to waters of the U.S. and within 30 days, demonstrate proper design, construction, operation, and maintainance; B) Within 30 days, initiate a weekly visual inspection program to determine if any discharges are occurring and notify EPA by phone within 24 hours and in 5 days in writing if a discharge has occurred; C) Within 30 days, submit information concerning any discharges of pollutants from the facility to waters of the U.S. within the last five years; and D) Submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to be covered under the EPA CAFO general permit.

Defendants (2)

• Phil DoumaNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Nancy DoumaNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PHILMAR DAIRY NO. 1

  737 NM HIGHWAY 267, PORTALES, NM, 88130

  Registry ID: 110064215727

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Phil and Nancy Douma dba Philmar Dairy No. 1entered 2002-08-30

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2002-08-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2002-08-30Final Order Issued
• 2002-09-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2009-07-22Enforcement Action Closed