EPA v. OMEGA POINT PRODUCTIONS LLC - SNAKE RIVER CANYON RIM JUMP SITE

Case summary

On February 18, 2015, Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order resolving violations of the Clean Water Act by Omega Point Productions, LLC in Eden, Idaho. Respondent is the operator constructing the jump site to reenact and reattempt Evel Knievel�s attempted (but failed) rocket-propelled jump across the Snake River Canyon in the X-2 Skycycle forty years ago. Respondent failed to have permit coverage and necessary best management practices for preventing erosion and the discharge of sediment from disturbed areas around the ramp structure supporting the steam-powered rocket, spectator area, and roughly 18 acre parking lot. The company agreed to pay a $7,500 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Omega Point Productions LLC (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OMEGA POINT PRODUCTIONS LLC - SNAKE RIVER CANYON RIM JUMP SITE

  3900 EAST RD, 3900 NORTH RD, EDEN, ID, 83325

  Registry ID: 110060361585

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• OMEGA POINT PRODUCTIONS LLC - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTentered 2015-02-18

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $7,500

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2014-12-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2015-01-07Expedited Settlement Offered
• 2015-02-18Final Order Issued
• 2015-02-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-02-19Enforcement Action Closed
• 2015-02-19NPDES Closed