EPA v. M M CLASSIC AUTO PARTS BERT'S MODEL A CENTER

Case summary

RESPONDENT HAD NOT SOUGHT OR OBTAINED AUTHORIZATION FROM CDPHE TO DISCHARGE STORM WATER FROM THE SITE UNDER THE APPLICABLE GENERAL PERMIT OR ANY INDIVIDUAL PERMIT. Bert’s Model A, an auto salvage yard, had violations identified through a May 12, 2011 inspection of the Denver, Colorado facility. Bert’s Model A had not obtained permit coverage under the Colorado Discharge Permit System General Permit for Stormwater Discharges, and inspectors observed stormwater running off the site. Region 8 consulted with the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) of the intended enforcement action. A communication strategy has been developed.

Defendants (1)

• M M CLASSIC AUTO PARTS INC dba BERTS MODEL A CENTENamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BERT'S MODEL A CENTER

  3560 CHESTNUT PLACE, DENVER, CO, 80216

  Registry ID: 110043708725

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• M M CLASSIC AUTO PARTS BERT'S MODEL A CENTERentered 2012-09-27

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $8,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-08-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-09-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-09-27Final Order Issued
• 2013-10-22Enforcement Action Closed