EPA v. Jim Hein

Case summary

Administrative Order on Consent with James Hein to address illegal fill affecting the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone County, Montana. Investigations by Montana agencies and the Army Corps of Engineers revealed approximately 1500 ft. of shoreline impacted on the site, which is adjacent to the Yellowstone River. Following a Cease and Desist Letter from the Corps in 2017, the EPA and the Corps have worked with Mr. Hein to reach an Administrative Order on Consent to resolve unpermitted rps of Engineers revealed approximately 1500 ft. of shoreline impacted on the site, which is adjacent to the Yellowstone River. Following a Cease and Desist Letter from the Corps in 2017, the EPA and the Corps have worked with Mr. Hein to reach an Administrative Order on Consent to resolve unpermitted work below the ordinary high water mark of the Yellowstone River. Mr. Hein will submit a plan to EPA for the remediation and mitigation of the impacts to waters of the United States.

Defendants (1)

• James HeinNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HEIN

  2917 HIGHWAY 312, WORDEN, MT, 59088

  Registry ID: 110070385845

Statutes cited

• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Jim Heinentered 2020-06-12

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2020-06-12Final Order Issued
• 2020-07-15Enforcement Action Data Entered