EPA v. BLACK GOLD EXRESS INC

Case summary

The Order requires that Black Gold cease all application of domestic septage to land unless the application complies with the requirements set forth in the EPA’s domestic septage regulations, including application rate and pathogen and vector attraction reduction. Black Gold is required to submit four consecutive quarterly reports to the EPA detailing the method and manner of all land application of domestic septage in accordance with the regulations. Region 8 will consider closing the Order after 12 months, depending on Black Gold’s compliance with the Order and underlying regulations. NPDES Enforcement has coordinated closely with North Dakota Department of Health on this matter.

Defendants (1)

• BLACK GOLD EXPRESSNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BLACK GOLD EXPRESS

  5572 HIGHWAY 85, WILLISTON, ND, 58801

  Registry ID: 110059598804

Statutes cited

• CWA 405 — Sewage Sludge Disposal

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BLACK GOLD EXRESS INCentered 2013-09-09

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2013-09-09Final Order Issued
• 2013-09-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-12-16Enforcement Action Closed