EPA v. Blue Bird Dairy, LLC

Case summary

Administrative Order issued to Blue Bird Dairy, a dairy facility located near Winnsboro, Texas for violations of the Clean Water Act. The facility is considered a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation. EPA conducted an on-site inspection of the facility on March 2, 2010 and and observed violations which include, but are not limited to, failure to maintain proper records; failure to maintain proper vegetative buffer strips; and failure to ensure proper operation and maintenance. Upon receipt of the Order, the respondent is to take specific actions listed in the Order to address and correct the violation and to submit to EPA and TCEQ a certified summary of all completed and ongoing work items, including photographs, to document completed work.

Defendants (1)

• Blue Bird Dairy, LLCNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BLUEBIRD DAIRY

  1932 CR 2408, HOPKINS COUNTY, TX, 75471

  Registry ID: 110020147161

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Blue Bird Dairy, LLCentered 2010-05-27

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2010-05-27Final Order Issued
• 2010-09-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-01-28NPDES Closed
• 2011-01-28Enforcement Action Closed