EPA v. The Lauren Group, LLC / New Center Park (LAR10E985)

Case summary

THE LAUREN GROUP, LLC (LAR10E985): A storm water compliance inspection was conducted on May 20, 2008, at the residential construction site of the New Center Park Subdivision on East Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA. The inspection was conducted by Ken Aubuchon, James Eng, and Diana McDonald, EPA Region 6. Accompanying the EPA inspectors were staff from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Acadiana Regional Office and staff from the Lafayette Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). The Lauren Group, LLC, is the owner/developer of the construction site. Mr. GregGachassin, President, was contacted prior to the inspection and declined to accompany inspectors on site inspection. While the operator had permit coverage, there was no Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan to review, and no inspections documented to review. There were minimum storm water controls on site. There was also evidence of sediment runoff from the site. An administrative order was drafted and routed for signature. Contacts: Ken Aubuchon, (6EN-ASH) 281-983-2151, James Eng (6EN-ASH) 281-983-2148, and Diana McDonald (6EN-WM) 214-665-7495

Defendants (1)

• New Center Park Subdivision / Lauren Group, LLCNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• NEW CENTER PARK SUBDIVISION

  702 EAST KALISTE SALOOM ROAD, LAFAYETTE, LA, 70508

  Registry ID: 110037085445

• THE LAUREN GROUP / NEW PARK CENTER (LAR10E985)

  702 E. KALISTE SALOOM ROAD, LAFAYETTE, LA, 70508

  Registry ID: 110064609320

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• The Lauren Group, LLC / New Center Park (LAR10E985)entered 2008-07-18

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2008-07-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2008-07-18Final Order Issued
• 2012-03-07Enforcement Action Closed