EPA v. Shaka's Pahoa LLC

Case summary

This an Administrative Penalty Action by U.S. EPA against Vernon Lindsay and Noenoe Lindsay (Respondents) for alleged violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act requirements for Underground Injection Control wells, specifically requirements for Large Capacity Cesspools (LCCs), at thir property located at 15-2925/15-2929 PAHOA VILLAGE RD, PAHOA, HI, 96778. The Initial Decision, issued April 1, 2015, became final after 45 days. Respondent is required to pay a civil penalty of $82,425 which includes collection of any economic benefit from the violation.

Defendants (2)

• Vernon LindsayNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Noenoe LindsayNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• PAHOA VILLAGE CAFÉ - 5W10 - LLC - WELL B SERVES TWO APPARTMENTS

  15-2925/15-2929 PAHOA VILLAGE RD, PAHOA, HI, 96778

  Registry ID: 110042352575

• PAHOA VILLAGE CAFÉ - 5W10 - LLC - WELL A SERVES RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ

  15-2925/15-2929 PAHOA VILLAGE RD, PAHOA, HI, 96778

  Registry ID: 110042352566

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1422/1423 — UIC Regulations Classes I - V

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Shaka's Pahoa LLCentered 2015-05-15

  Primary law: SDWA

  Federal penalty: $82,425

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2015-04-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-05-15Final Order Issued
• 2015-10-14Enforcement Action Data Entered