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09-2010-2007Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2010· Region 09

EPA v. James Van Trees

Case summary

AO required respondent to remove and restore 0.72 acres of earthen fill and rock discharged at three locations in Sespe Creek and Little Sespe Creek without 404 authorization, subject to a minimum 5-year monitoring period. Violations include constructing a vehicular crossing in Sespe Creek that barred passage for anadromous fish and other species.

Defendants (1)

  • James Van TreesNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • JAMES VAN TREES

    3301 GOODENOUGH ROAD, FILLMORE, CA, 93015

    Registry ID: 110039149454

Statutes cited

  • CWA 404Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • James Van Treesentered 2010-01-26

    Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

  • 2010-01-26Final Order Issued
  • 2010-02-18Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
1800077595
Case number
09-2010-2007
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
09
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 09-2010-2007 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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