EPA v. Loafer Mountain Pkwy CAFO

Case summary

Region 8 issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) to Utah County (UT). On April 23, Region 8 issued a CAFO to Utah County for the unauthorized (unpermitted) dredged and fill material discharged for the construction of Loafer Mountain Parkway into approximately 1,224 linear feet along a perennial stream channel, including Beer Creek and tributaries of Beer Creek, and 6.04 acres of wetlands adjacent to Beer Creek, in violation of section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Utah County agreed to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $85,000 within 30 calendar days after the effective date of the order. EPA directly implements the CWA Section 404 program in all Region 8 states.

Defendants (1)

• Utah CountyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• LOAFER MOUNTAIN PKWY

  LOAFER MOUNTAIN PKWY, SALEM, UT, 84653

  Registry ID: 110071721799

Statutes cited

• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Loafer Mountain Pkwy CAFOentered 2025-04-23

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $85,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2025-04-23Final Order Issued
• 2025-04-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-04-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-05-19Enforcement Action Closed