EPA v. J. CLIFFORD COOK JR

Case summary

On or about Aug. 1999, J. Clifford Cook, Jr., owner & operator of Lacamas Creek Enterprises Inc commenced mechanized filling of wetlands adjacent to Burnt Bridge Creek, in Clark County, WA. During this activity, Mr. Cook (Respondent) deposited stockpiled fill material into approx. 1.2 acres of wetlands. Mr. Cook proceeded with conducting the 1999 fill activity without obtaining a permit, even after being specifically instructed by the Corps to contact the Corps, if he planned to place fill on the site to determine if a permit would be needed. The property has been purchased by another company who is currently negotiating with EPA to restore the site.

Defendants (1)

• J. Clifford Cook JRNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• LACAMAS CREEK ENTERPRISES INC

  NE 52ND ST & NE 131ST AVE & NE 137TH AVE, VANCOUVER, WA, 98682-2106

  Registry ID: 110015770174

Statutes cited

• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• J. CLIFFORD COOK JRentered 2005-04-11

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2003-10-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-10-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2005-04-11Final Order Issued
• 2005-09-12Enforcement Action Closed