EPA v. Redland Red Angus

Case summary

This Administrative Order for Compliance is issued to Redland Ranch and Nix Ranch, Inc. for the unauthorized discharge of pollutants into Alkali Creek, a tributary of the Yellowstone River. Redland Ranch and Nix Ranch are animal feeding operations where approximately 1100 head of cattle are confined and fed. Upon inspection, it was noted that no diversion structures were in place to prevent storm water runoff from the southernmost feedlot from entering Alkali Creek.

Defendants (2)

• Nix Ranch, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• Shirley RedlandNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• REDLAND RED ANGUS

  88 REDLAND RANCH LANE, HYSHAM, MT, 59038

  Registry ID: 110041222450

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Redland Red Angusentered 2010-09-29

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2010-09-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-09-29Final Order Issued
• 2010-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-04-23Enforcement Action Closed
• 2013-04-23NPDES Closed