EPA v. Phil and Nancy Douma - Philmar Dairy

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 demonstrate that the facility is properly designed, consytructed, operated , and maintained; B) Within 30 days, initiate a weekly visual inspection program to determine if any discharges are occurring and notify EPA of any discharges from the facility by phones within 24 hours and by writing in five days; 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)

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

Facilities (1)

• PHILMAR DAIRY

  737 NM HIGHWAY 267, PORTALES, NM, 88130

  Registry ID: 110064215727

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Phil and Nancy Douma dba Philmar dairyentered 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