EPA v. RYAN SMITH AND NOAH SMITH - CENTRAL ALASKA

Case summary

On February 2, 2024, EPA Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order resolving violations of the Clean Water Act by Ryan Smith and Noah Smith located in Central, Alaska. Respondents discharged dredged and fill material into waters of the United States without a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit or authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The unauthorized discharges occurred in adjacent wetlands with continuous surface connection to Crooked Creek. The unauthorized work included the use of heavy equipment to mechanically clear the wetlands resulting in discharges of pollutants, including overburden soils, gravel, sediments, and woody debris. This enforcement action sends a deterrent message against future violations of the Clean Water Act to the regulated community in Central and Interior Alaska. Respondents agreed to pay a penalty of $10,000.

Defendants (2)

• NOAH SMITHNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• RYAN SMITHNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RYAN SMITH - ALASKA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

  126.2 STEESE HIGHWAY,, CENTRAL, AK, 99730

  Registry ID: 110071308235

Statutes cited

• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• RYAN SMITH AND NOAH SMITH - CENTRAL ALASKAentered 2024-02-02

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $10,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-01-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-02-02Final Order Issued
• 2024-02-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-02-07Enforcement Action Closed