EPA v. Bishop Farm Enterprises, Co.

Case summary

An Administrative Order was issued to Mr. Race Bishop for violating Section 301 of the Clean Water Act. On March 3, 2004, Mr. Bishop reported animal waste discharges of February 22, 2004, and February 29, 2004, into Middle Creek, waters of the U.S. On March 4, 2004, during a subsequent inspection by the State of Oklahoma the inspector reported that the discharged animal waste was not cleaned up and continued to seep into Middle Creek. This Order requires the facility to ensure the solid wastes and liquid effluent levels are maintained/disposed of properly.

Defendants (1)

• Bishop Farm Enterprises, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BISHOP FARMS ENTERPRISES, INC.

  4.5 M S-SE OF CITY, W OF CNTY RD NS389, ON CNTY RD, DUSTIN, OK, 74839

  Registry ID: 110010696167

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Bishop Farm Enterprises, Co.entered 2005-03-09

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2005-02-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-03-09Final Order Issued
• 2009-07-01Enforcement Action Closed