EPA v. Bishop Farm Enterprises, Inc.

Case summary

Bishop Farm Enterprises (OKU000120), Wetumka, Oklahoma: An Administrative Order was issued to Mr. Race Bishop on February 18, 2005, 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

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2005-10-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-12-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order