EPA v. TDCJ - Beto Unit Administrative Order (TX0075388)

Case summary

On January 20, 2023, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act to Texas Department of Criminal Justice ? Beto Unit. The AO was issued in response to effluent violations of permit limits. The AO requires the facility to; 1.) submit a list of specific actions taken to correct the violations and 2.) submit written certification to EPA that the violations have been corrected and the facility is compliant with its permit. The Respondent must respond to EPA Region 6 within thirty (30) days of the effective dated of the AO.

Defendants (1)

• Mr. Carol MonroeNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TDCJ BETO UNIT WWTP

  LOCATED APPX 0.54 M SW OF INT OF CR 2812 AND, ANDERSON COUNTY, TX, 77320

  Registry ID: 110021021124

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TDCJ - Beto Unit Administrative Order (TX0075388)entered 2023-01-20

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-01-20Final Order Issued
• 2023-01-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-12-18NPDES Closed
• 2024-12-18Enforcement Action Closed