EPA v. RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS ESTATES (CONSTRUCTION SW ESA)

Case summary

Region 10 Settles with Aspen Homes and Development LLC for CWA Violations (Coeur d'Alene, ID) On 9/28/2020, EPA Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement resolving violations of the Construction General Permit by the Aspen Homes and Development LLC (?Respondent?), located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Respondent is the owner and operator of the Riverview Heights construction site and failed to conduct and document over 25 inspections, failed to update and maintain Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) records, and failed to install and maintain Best Management Practices (BMPs) such as erosion and sediment control measures, which resulted in turbid runoff from the property. Since erosion leads to sediment and other pollutants entering Waters of the United States, EPA estimates that this action has helped reduce 171,112 lbs of sediment from discharging off-site and reaching the Spokane River. The injunctive relief is estimated to be $3,362 and the Respondent has also agreed to pay a penalty of $20,325.

Defendants (1)

• ASPEN HOMES AND DEVELOPMENT LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS

  EAST RIVER VIEW DRIVE, COEUR D ALENE, ID, 83814

  Registry ID: 110070547680

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS ESTATES (CONSTRUCTION SW ESA)entered 2020-09-28

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $20,325

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2020-07-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-09-28NPDES Closed
• 2020-09-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-09-28Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-09-28Final Order Issued