EPA v. Rio Vista Dairy (NMU000641)
Unilateral Administrative Order Without Adjudication
Case summary
This facility failed to apply for permit coverage as required by the new CAFO rule. The new CAFO rule required all facilities defined as CAFO under the old CAFO to apply for permit coverage by April 14, 2003. Also, this facility improperly land applied manure at rates exceeding agronomic rates. RELIEF: Immediately take all necessary measures to prevent any discharge of pollutants to waters of the U.S., initiate a weekly visual inspection program, submit information concerning discharges of pollutants within the last 5 years, and arrange a Show Cause meeting with EPA.
Defendants (1)
- Rio Vista DairyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
RIO VISTA DAIRY
3909 WOODBINE WAY, ROSWELL, NM, 88203
Registry ID: 110015314532
Statutes cited
- CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Rio Vista Dairy (NMU000641)entered 2005-02-28
Primary law: CWA
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2005-02-28Final Order Issued
- 2005-03-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2009-07-01Enforcement Action Closed
- 2009-07-01NPDES Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 142129
- Case number
- 06-2005-1867
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- 6en-w
- EPA region
- 06
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- NPDES Permit Violations
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2005-1867 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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