EPA v. Tom Villegas and Amy Villegas
Final Order No Penalty
Case summary
The respondents failed to comply with section 404 of the CWA. After negotiations were unsuccessful, an administrative complaint was filed and an order was issued. DOJ referral occurred after the respondents raised a constitutional challenge to the administrative actions. Those actions have been withdrawn and settlement negotiations between DOJ and respondents? counsel are ongoing. Final Consent Agreement Resolves violations of Clean Water Act Section 404.
Defendants (1)
- Tom Villegas and Amy VillegasNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
VILLEGAS
S 13, T 12N, R 28W, LINCOLN COUNTY, NE, BRADY, NE, 69123
Registry ID: 110071269117
Statutes cited
- CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Tom Villegas and Amy Villegasentered 2025-01-17
Primary law: CWA
Timeline (6 milestones)
- 2023-08-24Referred To Dept Of Justice
- 2023-09-01Supplemental Referral-Other
- 2023-09-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2025-01-17Final Order Entered
- 2025-01-17Complaint Filed With Court
- 2025-01-17Final Order Lodged
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3603702611
- Case number
- 07-2022-0104
- DOJ docket
- 90-5-1-1-22164
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 07
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Permits for Dredge and Fill Material
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 07-2022-0104 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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