EPA v. Puma Builders Company (TXU010436)

Case summary

PUMA BUILDERS CO. (TXU010436): An inspection to evaluate compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Construction General Permit was conducted by EPA on March 18, 2004, at the site of the First National Bank in Laredo, TX. During that inspection, it was determined that Puma Builders Co. was an operator as defined by the permit and as such subject to the regulations of the permit. They had applied for permit coverage and had prepared a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). However, the SWPPP was inadequate and did not comply with the requirements of the permit. Puma met the criteria for the Expedited Settlement Offer, the package was issued and accepted.

Defendants (1)

• Puma Builders Company (TXU010436) (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FIRST NATIONAL BANK

  6000 MCPHERSON ROAD, LAREDO, TX, 78041

  Registry ID: 110017692745

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Puma Builders Company (TXU010436)entered 2004-09-09

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $5,400

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2004-07-06Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-09-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2004-09-09Final Order Issued
• 2009-07-01Enforcement Action Closed
• 2009-07-01NPDES Closed