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06-2008-2049Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2008· Region 06

EPA v. Ricky Patel / La Quinta (LAU000252)

Unilateral Administrative Order Without Adjudication

Case summary

Rick Patel (LAU000252): A storm water compliance inspection was conducted May 21, 2008, by EPA at the commercial construction site for La Quinta Inn in Broussard, LA. It was determined that the owner (operator) had not applied for permit coverage under the LPDES Construction General Permit for Small Construction Activities not had developed a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. An administrative order was drafted and routed for signature. Contacts: James Eng (6EN-ASH) 281-983-2148, Ken Aubuchon (6EN-ASH) 281=983-2151, Diana McDonald (6EN-WM) 214-665-7495

Defendants (1)

  • Ricky Patel / LaQuinta (LAU000252)Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • LA QUINTA

    104 SWEETLAND AVE., BROUSSARD, LA, 70518

    Registry ID: 110037087489

Statutes cited

  • CWA 301/402NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Ricky Patel / La Quinta (LAU000252)entered 2008-09-09

    Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2008-08-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2008-09-09Final Order Issued
  • 2010-10-21Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2010-10-21NPDES Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
1000014137
Case number
06-2008-2049
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 06-2008-2049 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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