EPA v. PARKER HANNIFIN ESA (CWA NPDES)

Case summary

On July 18, 2024, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement resolving CWA violations of the state of Washington's Industrial Stormwater General Permit by Parker Hannifin at its hydraulic actuator manufacturing facility in Enumclaw, Washington. Alleged violations included failure to sample and monitor, failure to maintain structural controls and measures, failure to minimize exposure through good housekeeping practices, failure to conduct routine site inspections, failure to maintain a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan according to the written standard, and failure to report and maintain records as required by the permit. This enforcement action stands to prevent an annual discharge of 77 pounds of Biological Oxygen Demand, 495 pounds of Chemical Oxygen Demand, 13 pounds of Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen, 18 pounds of Total Nitrogen, 5 pounds of Total Phosphorus, and 1,017 pounds of Total Suspended Solids into Newaukum Creek. The Respondent agreed to pay a penalty of $63,984, and has returned to compliance.

Defendants (1)

• PARKER HANNIFINNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PARKER HANNIFIN

  225 BATTERSBY AVE, ENUMCLAW, WA, 98022-8204

  Registry ID: 110005366175

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PARKER HANNIFIN ESA (CWA NPDES)entered 2024-07-18

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $63,984

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2024-04-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-05-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-07-18Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-07-18Final Order Issued
• 2024-07-18NPDES Closed