EPA v. Al Julian

Case summary

'On 24 September 2002, Region IX issued to Al Julian a Class II Administrative Penalty Order for violations of Sections 301, 308, and 404 of the Clean Water Act. Mr. Julian committed these violations while working with Bruce Birch on the operation of an illegal aggregate mine on the San Luis Rey River in Northern San Diego County. Without federal authorization, Mr. Julian discharged dredged and fill material into the river and caused degradation to nationally important aquatic resource. This Administrative Penalty Complaint seeks a fine of up to $137,500 to resolve the matter and to help deter other potential violations within the watershed. Injunctive relief is not sought under this Order.'

Defendants (1)

• Al JulianNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SAN LUIS REY RIVER AGGREGATE MINE SITE

  SAN DIEGO COUNTY ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 130-010-034, PAUMA VALLEY, CA, 92061

  Registry ID: 110013689623

Statutes cited

• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material
• CWA 308[A][B] — Records and Reports; Inspections
• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Al Julian Consent Agreemententered 2003-07-17

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $7,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2002-09-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2002-10-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-07-17Final Order Issued
• 2003-08-19Enforcement Action Closed