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07-2025-0107Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2025· Region 07

EPA v. Joseph Coffman CWA 309A AO For Compliance

Final Order No Penalty

Case summary

Between November 2023 and January 2024, Respondent, using earth moving equipment, placed concrete blocks, moved gravel, and installed in-stream fencing in an effort the halt cutbank erosion on his property, impacting the bottom elevation of the Creek. This work was performed without first obtaining an CWA 404 permit. Approximately 957 feet of Saline Creek were impacted.

Defendants (1)

  • Joseph CoffmanNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • JOSEPH COFFMAN

    ROUTE N NEAR MINNITH RD, MINNITH, MO, 63673

    Registry ID: 110071721842

Statutes cited

  • CWA 404Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Joseph Coffman CWA 309A AO For Complianceentered 2026-03-04

    Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

  • 2026-03-04Final Order Issued
  • 2026-03-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2026-04-22Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3604884991
Case number
07-2025-0107
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 07-2025-0107 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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