EPA v. A-1 PALLETS - KENT 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 Kent, Washington. A-1 Pallets failed to submit reports, failed to conduct sampling, failed to implement and maintain Best Management Practices (BMPs), failed to maintain a complete Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), 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 WOTUS. The Respondent has agreed to pay a penalty of $71,950 and has returned to compliance.

Defendants (1)

• A-1 PALLETSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• A1 PALLETS INC KENT

  7752 S 259TH ST, KENT, WA, 98032

  Registry ID: 110071181901

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

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

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $71,950

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2024-12-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-02-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-02-13Final Order Issued
• 2025-03-15NPDES Closed
• 2025-03-15Enforcement Action Closed