EPA v. SILVER BAY SEAFOODS - METLAKATLA LLC

Case summary

Region 10 Settles with Silver Bay Seafoods Metlakatla LLC (Metlakatla, AK) for CWA Violations On July 11, 2018, Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order resolving violations of the Clean Water Act by Silver Bay Seafoods Metlakatla LLC, located in Metlakatla, AK. Respondent, which operates a seafood processing facility, violated its NPDES permit. Silver Bay Seafoods Metlakatla discharged untreated sanitary waste to the beach under the facility dock, failed to properly treat seafood processing waste, failed to conduct daily visual inspections, exceeded the effluent limit for seafood processing waste residues, and discharged in a manner that caused routine foam buildup on the surface of the water. Treating sanitary waste is critical for protecting Chester Bay, which the Tribe uses for subsistence activities. In addition, by properly managing seafood processing waste, seafood processors safeguard the marine environment, which they depend on for their livelihood. The company agreed to pay a penalty of $73,000. Contacts: Leah Brown, (206) 553-8694; Tara Martich, (907) 271-6323.

Defendants (1)

• SILVER BAY SEAFOODS - METLAKATLA LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SILVER BAY SEAFOODS METLAKATLA LLC

  100 TAIT STREET (ANNETTE ISLAND RESERVE), METLAKATLA, AK, 99926

  Registry ID: 110010112920

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SILVER BAY SEAFOODS - METLAKATLA LLCentered 2018-07-11

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $73,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2018-06-15Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-07-11Enforcement Action Closed
• 2018-07-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-07-11NPDES Closed
• 2018-07-11Final Order Issued