EPA v. Sheffield Ranch/Jerome Cvilicek

Case summary

EPA has finalized an administrative order on consent with Sheffield Ranch Corp. and Fred Wacker resolving alleged violations of the Clean Water Act related to unpermitted bank stabilization and discharges to the Yellowstone River. Work included placement of 260 cubic yards of rock below the ordinary high water mark along ~200 linear feet of the river without authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Respondents have agreed to submit and implement a restoration plan to remedy the impacts of the unauthorized activities and ensure the long-term stability of the riverbank. They have also agreed to purchase 838.4 mitigation credits from the Lower Middle Yellowstone Mitigation Bank.

Defendants (1)

• Sheffield Ranch Corp. and Fred WackerNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SHEFFIELD RANCH/JEROME CVILICEK

  NW1/4, NE1/4, SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 4, HATHAWAY, MT, 59333

  Registry ID: 110070666394

Statutes cited

• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Sheffield Ranch/Jerome Cvilicekentered 2020-04-03

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2020-04-03Final Order Issued
• 2020-04-20Enforcement Action Data Entered