EPA v. Richmond American Homes (National Case)
Case summary
This is an Civil Judicial Referral pursuant to CWA 301 and CWA 309. The case concerns several construction sites distributed across the states of Arizona and California. At these sites, Richmond American Homes was conducting grading and construction activities either without obtaining an NPDES permit, or in violation of the terms of the relevant NPDES general construction storm water permit. This action is part of a National Initiative.
Defendants (1)
- Richmond American HomesNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
MDC. HOLDINGS, INC. DBA RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES
4350 SOUTH MONACO STREET, SUITE 500, DENVER, CO, 80237
Registry ID: 110037081699
Statutes cited
- CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Richmond American Homes (National Case)entered 2008-07-23
Primary law: CWA
Federal penalty: $304,591 · State/local: $64,000
Timeline (5 milestones)
- 2005-09-29Referred To Dept Of Justice
- 2005-10-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2008-06-11Final Order Lodged
- 2008-06-11Complaint Filed With Court
- 2008-07-23Final Order Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 159877
- Case number
- 09-2005-0217
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 09
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- NPDES Permit Violations
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 09-2005-0217 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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