EPA v. RPC HOLDINGS INC D/B/A RIVER PRODUCTS COMPANY INC

Case summary

Respondent violated the requirements of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activities, General Permit #3 (IA-159-0955), in violation of Section 402(p) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. ? 1342(p). The EPA alleges that Respondent failed to develop and update, as appropriate, an effective stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), failed to develop and implement appropriate stormwater controls, and failed to conduct required stormwater monitoring.

Defendants (1)

• RPC HOLDINGS INC D/B/A RIVER PRODUCTS COMPANY INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RIVER PRODUCTS CO INC

  3263 NE DUBUQUE ST, IOWA CITY, IA, 52240

  Registry ID: 110005732911

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• RPC HOLDINGS INC D/B/A RIVER PRODUCTS COMPANY INCentered 2020-01-30

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $33,500

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2020-01-30Final Order Issued
• 2020-01-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-01-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-02-10Pipeline Closed
• 2020-02-10Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-02-10Compliance Achieved