EPA v. Land Tejas Spring Trails, Ltd

Case summary

On April 27, 2012, the Region signed a complaint issued to Land Tejas Spring Trails, Ltd. for the discharge of dredged and fill material into waters of the United States without a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit. This discharge was associated with the development of a residential subdivision ( Discovery at Spring Trails )and impacted one half acre of forested wetland and approximately 4000 linear feet of streams. The complaint seeks a penalty of up to a maximum of $37,500. On April 25, 2013, a Final Order was filed by the Regional Hearing Clerk. The respondent shall pay a penalty of $20,000 to settle the violations alleged in the Complaint.

Defendants (1)

• Land Tejas Spring Trails, LtdNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DISCOVERY AT SPRING TRAILS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

  2711 RILEY FUZZEL ROAD, SPRING, TX, 77386

  Registry ID: 110043716770

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Land Tejas Spring Trails, Ltdentered 2013-04-25

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $20,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-04-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-05-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-04-25Final Order Issued
• 2013-04-30Enforcement Action Closed