EPA v. VINTAGE AIRFRAMES LLC

Case summary

On September 29, 2021, Region 10 filed an industrial non-filer expedited settlement agreement resolving violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA) by Vintage Airframes, LLC for their operation at the City of Caldwell's Industrial Airport (Airport) in Caldwell, Idaho. EPA identified Respondent to be an operator at the Airport that conducted industrial activities for airports requiring coverage under EPA's Stormwater Multi Sector General Permit (MSGP). EPA's determination followed an October 28, 2019 inspection by Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ), an EPA administrative compliance order with the City of Caldwell, and the response to an EPA information request sent to the Respondent. EPA determined that Respondent violated the CWA at the Airport by not obtaining coverage under EPA?s MSGP. Discharges from the Airport travels through the following water bodies: East Caldwell Drain, Indian Creek, Boise River, Snake River, Columbia River, Pacific Ocean. Significant portions of the discharge path is through anadromous fish passage waters. To return to compliance, the Respondent has paid a $2,500 penalty, developed and implemented a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan with the City of Caldwell, and obtained coverage under IDEQ's applicable industrial stormwater permit. The estimated cost of implementing this injunctive relief is $600. Actions taken by the facility should reduce discharged pollutants from industrial activities associated with airports into receiving waters.

Defendants (1)

• VINTAGE AIRFRAMES LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• VINTAGE AIRFRAMES LLC

  4814 E LINDEN RD, CALDWELL, ID, 83606

  Registry ID: 110069346041

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• VINTAGE AIRFRAMES LLCentered 2021-09-29

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $2,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2021-07-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-09-29Final Order Issued
• 2021-09-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-09-29NPDES Closed
• 2021-09-29Enforcement Action Closed