EPA v. Herco Inc Asphalt Paving Plant

Case summary

On September 22, 2023, EPA Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement resolving violations of the Industrial Stormwater General Permit by Herco, Inc., located in Lewiston, Idaho. Herco, Inc. is the owner and operator of the Herco, Inc. Asphalt Paving Plant facility and failed to conduct indicator monitoring and maintain their Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to the written standard. Since erosion leads to sediment and other pollutants entering Waters of the United States, EPA estimates that this action has helped reduce 102 lbs of sediment from discharging off-site and reaching the Clearwater River. The Respondent has agreed to pay a penalty of $4,395 and has returned to compliance. The facility impacts an area with environmental justice concerns.

Defendants (1)

• Herco Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HERCO INC ASPHALT PAVING PLANT

  1425 7TH AVENUE NORTH, LEWISTON, ID, 83501

  Registry ID: 110070027187

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Herco Inc Asphalt Paving Plantentered 2023-09-22

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $4,395

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2023-07-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-09-22Final Order Issued
• 2023-09-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-10-30NPDES Closed
• 2023-10-30Enforcement Action Closed