EPA v. JP EXCAVATING INC

Case summary

Based on its review of all avai lable information, the EPA has determined that JP Excavating has violated its Storm Water General Permit, which was issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ). The Complaint proposes a penalty to be assessed for failure to comply with the permit issued by UDEQ. NPDES staff conducted a construction stormwater inspection at the above referenced construction site, on March 13, 2013. JP Excavating Inc. began grading a commercial/retail development site in July 2012, clearing approximately 9.5 acres. The project included the clearing of approximately 4.5 acres on each side of 1470 East Road. Violations of the Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater General Permit for Construction Activities include failure to control stormwater discharges from the site and failure to stabilize the site or transfer ownership/operator responsibilities prior to submitting an Notice of Termination of permit coverage.

Defendants (1)

• JUDD PALMERNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• JP EXCAVATING, INC

  4102 SOUTH 1440 EAST CIRCLE, ST. GEORGE, UT, 84790

  Registry ID: 110055108440

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• JP EXCAVATING INCentered 2014-02-24

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $25,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2013-12-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-12-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-02-24Final Order Issued
• 2014-03-07Enforcement Action Closed
• 2014-03-07NPDES Closed