EPA v. New Mexico Department of Transportation
Unilateral Administrative Order Without Adjudication
Case summary
Respondent is a political subdivison in the state of New Mexico and operates a road way construction project in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico and as such, is a Permitee subject to the regulations of the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water Regulations. The Respondent was in violation of the CWA and is being issued an Administrative Order for Compliance.
Defendants (1)
- New Mexico Department of TransportationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
NM76MP8.1-12.6 TPM 0076(14)08
CN 3121, CHIMAYO, NM, 87522
Registry ID: 110022833932
Statutes cited
- CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations
Enforcement conclusions (1)
New Mexico Department of Transportationentered 2006-06-05
Primary law: CWA
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2005-12-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2006-06-05Final Order Issued
- 2009-07-01Enforcement Action Closed
- 2009-07-01NPDES Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 165667
- Case number
- 06-2006-1850
- 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 06-2006-1850 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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