EPA v. BIGGE CRANE AND RIGGING COMPANY

Case summary

On March 31, 2017, Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order resolving violations of the Clean Water Act by Bigge Crane and Rigging Company Inc., located in Auburn, Washington. Respondent, which operates a heavy construction equipment rental business operated for 36 months with an inadequate stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP). In addition to the inadequate SWPPP, the Respondent failed to: observe proper sampling and holding techniques for effluent samples, conduct and record monthly visual inspections, conduct and document required training, properly fill-out the discharge monitoring reports, and had the potential for illicit discharges due to inadequate vehicle washing facilities. The environmental benefits of this enforcement action will be a prevention of possible future discharges due to sloppy work practices, inattention to detail, and a failure to follow the Permit and SWPPP. The Respondent agreed to pay a penalty of $48,000.00.

Defendants (1)

• Bigge Crane and Rigging Company Inc (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SUNBELT RENTALS

  221 30TH ST NE, AUBURN, WA, 98002-1709

  Registry ID: 110005312429

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BIGGE CRANE AND RIGGING COMPANY - CONSENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ORDERentered 2017-03-31

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $48,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2017-01-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-03-31Final Order Issued
• 2017-03-31Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-05-02NPDES Closed
• 2017-05-02Enforcement Action Closed