EPA v. ALPINE EXPRESS INC

Case summary

ON OCTOBER 28, 2010, AUTHORIZED EPA EMPLOYEES ENTERED THE FACILITY, WITH CONSENT, TO INSPECT IT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW. THIS INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE FACILITY OPERATES A MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AREA WITH TWO FLOOR DRAINS FROM VEHICULAR REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES. BOTH FLOOR DRAINS FLOW INTO A LEACHFIELD LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST END OF THE FACILITY GARAGE BUILDING. Facility was operating a banned Class V motor vehicle waste disposal well. Facility permanently closed the well within the timeframe of the order and so no penalty was collected.

Defendants (1)

• ALPINE EXPRESS INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ALPINE EXPRESS AUTO REPAIR

  510 RIVERLAND DRIVE, CRESTED BUTTE, CO, 81224

  Registry ID: 110055479003

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1422/1423 — UIC Regulations Classes I - V

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ALPINE EXPRESS INCentered 2013-07-31

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-05-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-07-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-07-31Final Order Issued
• 2013-08-20Enforcement Action Closed