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08-2007-0176JudicialClosedFY 2007· Region 08

EPA v. Alfred Barone-Bar One Ranch

Litigated With Penalty

Case summary

This referral requests DOJ file an action against Alfred Barone for the unauthorized discharge of dredged and fill material affecting approximately 13.5 acres of wetlands and 0.4 acres of stream channel, failure to apply for a storm water permit, discharges of storm water without a permit, failure to comply with a 308 request for information, and failure to comply with the requirements of an Administrative Order.

Defendants (7)

  • Stream Works, Inc.Named in complaint
  • PBS&JNamed in complaint
  • Shawn MalatareNamed in complaint
  • Smily LeBeauNamed in complaint
  • Randy HarringtonNamed in complaint
  • Barone Family Limited PartnershipNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
  • Alfred BaroneNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • AL BARONE/BAR ONE RANCH

    34500 CEDAR CREEK ROAD, HUSON, MT, 59846

    Registry ID: 110020452552

Statutes cited

  • CWA 301/402NPDES Permit Violations
  • CWA 404Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Alfred Barone-Bar One Ranchentered 2011-08-15

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $275,000

Timeline (6 milestones)

  • 2007-09-27Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2007-09-27Referred To Dept Of Justice
  • 2009-08-31Complaint Filed With Court
  • 2011-03-31Final Order Lodged
  • 2011-08-15Final Order Entered
  • 2016-08-17Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
600065564
Case number
08-2007-0176
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
08
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
NPDES Permit Violations

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 08-2007-0176 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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