EPA v. LOCALCONSTRUCT ADVISORS LLC, THE SHERMAN HOLLOW PROJECT LLC, KNIFE RIVER CORP-NW

Case summary

On July 10, 2017, Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order resolving violations of the Clean Water Act by LocalConstruct Advisors, LLC, The Sherman Hollow Project, LLC, and Knife River Corporation - Northwest. Respondents, which conducted construction activities under the Construction General Permit in Boise, Idaho, discharged construction stormwater to waters of the U.S. and failed to install or implement adequate best management practices. Turbid stormwater discharges from construction sites further impair the water quality of the Boise River, affecting beneficial uses including supporting cold water aquatic life, salmonid spawning, and primary and secondary contact recreation. The environmental benefits of this enforcement action are the prevention of further water degradation, protecting Idaho's natural resources, and promoting implementation of best management practices for construction. The company agreed to pay a penalty of $20,500.

Defendants (3)

• The Sherman Hollow Project LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Knife River Corporation - NorthwestNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• LocalConstruct Advisors LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• LOCAL CONSTRUCT INC - SHERMAN HOLLOW SUBDIVISION

  W SHERMAN STREET, BOISE, ID, 83467

  Registry ID: 110067181999

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• LOCALCONSTRUCT ADVISORS LLC, ET AL - CONSENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ORDERentered 2017-07-10

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $20,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2017-02-27Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-07-10Final Order Issued
• 2017-07-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-07-17NPDES Closed
• 2017-07-17Enforcement Action Closed