EPA v. KETCHICKAN READY MIX QUARRY (CWA NPDES)

Case summary

On March 18, 2025, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement resolving violations of the Alaska Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges by Ketchikan Ready Mix Quarry, located in Ketchikan, Alaska. Alleged violations included effluent exceedance for total suspended solids on two occasions, failure to conduct annual employee training, and failure to update the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) annually. The EPA estimates that this action has helped reduce 507.35 lbs./year of sediment . The Respondent has agreed to pay a penalty of $3,741 and has returned to compliance. The estimated cost of injunctive relief is $1000.

Defendants (1)

• MAUREEN HANSONNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• KRM QUARRY

  4418 TONGASS HIGHWAY, KETCHIKAN, AK, 99901

  Registry ID: 110001717606

• KRM QUARRY

  4418 TONGASS HIGHWAY, KETCHIKAN, AK, 99901

  Registry ID: 110001717606

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• KETCHICKAN READY MIX QUARRY (CWA NPDES)entered 2025-03-18

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $3,741

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2024-11-15Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-03-18Final Order Issued
• 2025-03-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-04-18NPDES Closed
• 2025-04-18Enforcement Action Closed