EPA v. Gibbons Creek - Administrative Order

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 Gibbons Creek Environment Redevelopment Group LLC. 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. Norman DiversNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• GIBBONS CREEK STEAM ELECTRIC STATION

  12824 FMR 244 RD, GRIMES COUNTY, TX, 77830

  Registry ID: 110008138078

• GIBBONS CREEK STEAM ELECTRIC STATION

  12824 FMR 244 RD, GRIMES COUNTY, TX, 77830

  Registry ID: 110008138078

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Gibbons Creek - Administrative Orderentered 2023-01-20

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-01-20Final Order Issued
• 2023-01-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-05-17NPDES Closed
• 2024-05-17Enforcement Action Closed