EPA v. Greenfield Dairy
Unilateral Administrative Order Without Adjudication
Case summary
Facility did not have adequate capacity to contain all process-generated waste plus runoff from a 25-year, 2-hour storm event, which is a violation of its permit. The facility must 1) immediately take all necessary measures to prevent any discharge of animal manure to waters of the U.S.; 2) initiate a weekly visual inspection program to determine if any discharges are occurring; and 3) arrange for a meeting with EPA to show cause why facility has not complied with its permit.
Defendants (1)
- Greenfield DairyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
GREENFIELD DAIRY
7545 VINEYARD RD, HAGERMAN, NM, 88232
Registry ID: 110010802881
Statutes cited
- CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Greenfield Dairyentered 2003-03-19
Primary law: CWA
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2003-03-14Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2003-03-19Final Order Issued
- 2006-03-29Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 92447
- Case number
- 06-2003-1839
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- 6RC-E
- EPA region
- 06
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- NPDES Permit Violations
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2003-1839 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.