EPA v. TELLURIDE CO., INC., ET AL

Case summary

DISCHARGE OF DREDGED OR FILLED MATERIAL INTO WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES (WETLANDS) WITHOUT AN INDIVIDUAL PERMIT FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS OR OTHER AUTHORIZ- TION UMDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT. PROPOSED RELIEF, INCLUDING INJUNCTION, AND PROPOSED PENALTY AMOUNT SOUGHT FOR SETTLEMENT: EPA SEEKS RESTORATION OR MITIGATION OF ALL FILLED WETLANDS AND A CIVIL PENALTY OF AT LEAST $125,000. IF THIS MATTER IS SETTLED BEFORE A COMPLAINT IS FILED, AND $174,000 IF LITIGATION IS NECESSARY.

Defendants (3)

• MOUNTAIN VILLAGE CO., INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• TELLURIDE CO. INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• TELLURIDE SKI AREA, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TELLURIDE CO THE

  562 MOUNTAIN VILLAGE BLVD, TELLURIDE, CO, 81435

  Registry ID: 110010648549

Statutes cited

• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TELLURIDE MOUNTAIN VILLAGEentered 1996-10-15

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,100,000

Timeline (7 milestones)

• 1989-11-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1990-09-27PRN Sent
• 1991-12-27Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 1993-10-15Complaint Filed With Court
• 1996-10-15Final Order Lodged
• 1996-10-15Final Order Entered
• 1997-04-27Concluded