EPA v. A-1 PALLETS - AUBURN FACILITY (CWA NPDES)

Case summary

On February 13, 2025, Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order resolving violations of the Clean Water Act by A-1 Pallets for its facility in Auburn, Washington. A-1 Pallets failed to submit reports, failed to conduct sampling, failed to implement and maintain Best Management Practices, failed to maintain a complete Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, failed to conduct monthly inspections, and failed to correct permit violations. The environment will benefit from this action by preventing particulate matter, i.e., sawdust, from entering waters of the United States. The Respondent has agreed to pay a penalty of $71,950. This facility is in an EJ area with environmental justice concerns.

Defendants (1)

• A-1 PALLETSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• A1 PALLETS INC AUBURN

  147 37TH ST NE, AUBURN, WA, 98001

  Registry ID: 110071181948

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• A-1 PALLETS - AUBURN FACILITY (CWA NPDES)entered 2025-02-13

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $71,950

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2024-12-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-02-13Final Order Issued
• 2025-02-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-03-31NPDES Closed
• 2025-03-31Enforcement Action Closed