EPA v. LAST MINUTE DEVELOPERS

Case summary

THIS CONSENT AGREEMENT AND ORDER (PENALTY ORDER) IS ISSUED TO LAST MINUTE DEVELOPERS AND BECKMAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE UNLAWFUL DISCHARGE OF EARTHEN FILL IN WETLANDS A AND B IN THE PRAIRIE MEADOWS DEVELOPMENT. RESPONDENTS NEITHER APPLIED FOR NOR RECEIVED A PERMIT FROM COE TO DISCHARGE SUCH DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL. THE PENALTY FOR THIS VIOLATION IS $3,500. RESPONDENTS ALSO AGREE TO PERFORM A SEP WHICH IS INTENDED TO SECURE SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENTS. THE TOTAL VALUE FOR THE SEP SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN $36,500. RESPONDENTS SHALL SUBMIT A SEP COMPLETION REPORT TO EPA BY 12/1/2001. THIS ORDER IS SUBJECT TO THE 22 RULE WHICH IS ENTERED INTO BY THE PARTIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF SIMULTANEOUSLY COMMENCING AND CONCLUDING THIS MATTER.

Defendants (1)

• LAST MINUTE DEVELOPERSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• BECKMAN DEVELOPMENT CO

  300 S MAIN ST., SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57104

  Registry ID: 110010751720

• LAST MINUTE DEVELOPERS, LLC

  812 S MINNESOTA AVE, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57104

  Registry ID: 110010751711

Statutes cited

• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• LAST MINUTE DEVELOPERSentered 2001-11-19

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $3,500 · SEP: $36,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2001-09-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2001-10-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2001-11-19Final Order Issued