EPA v. Port of Houston Authority

Case summary

Respondent, Port of Houston Authority, owned or operated a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System issued an AO for violation of the Clean Water Act. Violations were identified during a 09/2014 self-assessment evaluation and inspection conducted by EPA. The violations alleged include:a) Failure to fully implement the Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) by failing to inspect all sites in a timely manner and insure that the construction site (in question) developed a SWPPP and applied for permit coverage; and, b) failure to develop and implement an adequate enforcement response in the construction runoff control best management practice.

Defendants (1)

• Port of Houston AuthorityNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PORT OF HOUSTON AUTH MS4

  ALL AREAS, EXCEPT AG LANDS, HOUSTON, TX, 77252

  Registry ID: 110012294212

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Port of Houston Authorityentered 2015-01-13

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2014-12-15Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2015-01-13Final Order Issued
• 2015-05-06Enforcement Action Closed
• 2015-05-06NPDES Closed