EPA v. RAYMOND GOTTMAN

Case summary

9/25/01: RESPONDENT, AN INDIVIDUAL FARMER, DISCHARGE POLLUTANTS INTO THE WATERS OF THE U.S. WITHOUT A PERMIT FROM THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, AS REQUIRED BY THE CLEAN WATER ACT. THE RESPONDENT EXPLAINED HE ACTED TO PREVENT EROSION. THE SEPS WILL RESTORE THE BANKS TO PREVENT EROSION AND PROVIDE OTHER FARMERS INFO RE: EROS ION MEASURES THAT COMPLY WITH THE CWA. AS A SMALL BUSINESS , EPA IS GIVING FULL CREDIT FOR SEPS IF PERFORMED SATISFACTORILY AND THE $25, 000 PENALTY WILL BE ENTIRELY MITIGATED. 10/24/01: CHECK NUMBER 6179 WAS RECEIVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000. THE PENALTY IS PAID IN FULL AND THE CASE IS CLOSED.

Defendants (1)

• RAYMOND GOTTMANNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RAYMOND GOTTMAN

  S FORK OF N RIVER SEC2,T57N,R8W, MONROE CITY, MO, 63456

  Registry ID: 110018006405

Statutes cited

• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• RAYMOND GOTTMANentered 2001-09-25

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $25,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2001-09-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2001-09-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2001-09-25Final Order Issued
• 2001-10-24Enforcement Action Closed