EPA v. CHELATCHIE - GREEN WORKS ENTERPRISES, INC. AND PORTLAND VANCOUVER JUNCTION RAILROAD LLC

Case summary

On August 1, 2025, EPA Region 10 issued an Administrative Compliance Order to Green Works Enterprises, Inc and Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad LLC ( Respondents ) to address Clean Water Act ( CWA ) violations at a property in Chelatchie, WA. Respondents violated the Clean Water Act by discharging dredged and/or fill material into approximately 0.25 acres of wetlands adjacent to Chelatchie Creek and approximately 155 linear feet of stream without authorization under CWA Section 404. Respondents have agreed to remove unauthorized fill material and undertake restoration and enhancement of 0.25 acres of adjacent wetlands and 155 linear feet of stream at a cost of approximately $74,016 . This will be achieved through revegetation and habitat enhancement measures aimed at increasing sinuosity.

Defendants (1)

• PORTLAND VANCOUVER JUNCTION RAILROAD LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PORTLAND VANCOUVER JUNCTION RAILROAD - CHELATCHIE

  1128435 NE 419TH ST, AMBOY, WA, 98601

  Registry ID: 110071666648

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CHELATCHIE - GREEN WORKS ENTERPRISES, INC. AND PORTLAND VANCOUVER JUNCTION RAILROAD LLCentered 2025-08-01

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-01-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-08-01Final Order Issued
• 2025-08-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order