EPA v. REESE

Case summary

On April 26, 2023 EPA Region 10 issued an Administrative Compliance Order to Respondents Michael and Janet Reese ( Owners ) to address Clean Water Act ( CWA ) violations at Respondents property in North Fork, Idaho. Respondents discharged dredged and/or fill material below the ordinary high water mark of an unnamed tributary of the North Fork of the Salmon River without authorization under CWA Section 404. These violations resulted in the discharge of pollutants into waters of the United States ( WOTUS ). The unnamed tributary is critical habitat for ESA fish species. Respondents have agreed to remove the unauthorized fill material, restore the structure and function of 500 linear feet of the unnamed tributary to support a natural channel design, and provide additional compensatory mitigation for temporal losses. Mr. Michael and Janet Reese have also agreed to pay $8,000 in civil penalties.

Defendants (2)

• JANET REESENamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• MICHAEL REESENamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• REESE

  P.O. BOX 214, NORTH FORK, ID, 83466

  Registry ID: 110071308366

Statutes cited

• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• REESEentered 2023-04-26

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $8,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-03-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-04-26Final Order Issued
• 2023-04-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-10-30Enforcement Action Closed