EPA v. STATES INDUSTRIES

Case summary

On September 29, 2021, Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order resolving violations of the Clean Water Act by States Industries, LLC for its veneer/plywood Plant in Eugene, Oregon. States Industries, LLC failed to implement filtration of zinc from its approximately 200,000 square foot galvanized roof and cover its industrial dumpsters. An unnamed tributary to the Willamette River is proximate to the Facility. The Upper Willamette River near Eugene, is impaired for temperature and a number of other pollutants. The Willamette Basin is home to 66% of Oregon?s population. Injunctive relief associated with this case will help limit pollutant loading and improve and protect water quality and the River?s natural resources. The Respondent has agreed to pay a penalty of $10,500 and has returned to compliance. The estimated cost of injunctive relief is $2,000.

Defendants (1)

• States IndustriesNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• STATES VENEER

  29545 E ENID RD, EUGENE, OR, 97402

  Registry ID: 110018493646

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• STATES INDUSTRIESentered 2021-09-29

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $10,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2021-06-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-09-29Enforcement Action Closed
• 2021-09-29NPDES Closed
• 2021-09-29Final Order Issued
• 2021-09-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order