EPA v. ROBERT PAUL RICE, JR (FF)

Case summary

On December 9, 2016, Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order resolving violations of the Clean Water Act by Mr. Robert Paul Rice, Jr. Respondent discharged pollutants to waters of the U.S. without a permit or authorization under NPDES. The South Fork of the Clearwater River is critical habitat for steelhead and bull trout, which are protected under the Endangered Species Act. The South Fork is also essential fish habitat for Chinook and Coho salmon, and is 303(d) listed for sediment. This enforcement action compels individuals to avoid mining in waters without NPDES permits in order to protect sensitive resources present in these waters. Respondent agreed to pay a penalty of $3,600.

Defendants (1)

• Robert Paul Rice, Jr., an IndividualNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RICE, ROBERT PAUL - SUCTION DREDGE - SOUTH FORK CLEARWATER RIVER

  SF OF THE CLEARWATER RIVER, MILE POST 39 HWY 14, ELK CITY, ID, 83525

  Registry ID: 110067560730

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ROBERT PAUL RICE - CONSENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ORDER (FF)entered 2016-12-09

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $3,600

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-05-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-06-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-12-09Final Order Issued
• 2016-12-09Enforcement Action Closed
• 2016-12-09NPDES Closed