EPA v. TAMARACK MILL LLC (APO) (CWA NPDES)

Case summary

On September 24, 2025, EPA Region 10 issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order to Tamarack Mill LLC ( Respondent ) to address violations of the Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges at a facility owned and operated by Respondent in New Meadows, ID. Alleged violations include the unauthorized discharge of process wastewater, failure to post a sign of permit coverage, failure to maintain good housekeeping measures, failure to conduct spill prevention and response measures, failure to document routine facility inspections, failure to submit quarterly visual assessments, failure to timely submit discharge monitoring reports, failure to document unauthorized non-stormwater discharge and employee training in the SWPPP, failure to maintain spill reduction measures, and failure to complete additional inspection requirements. The Respondent has agreed to pay a penalty of $45,000 and has returned to compliance through a separately executed Administrative Order on Consent. The estimated cost of injunctive relief is $5800.

Defendants (1)

• TAMARACK MILL LLC dba EVERGREEN FORESTNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TAMARACK MILL DBA EVERGREEN FOREST

  PO BOX H, NEW MEADOWS, ID, 83654

  Registry ID: 110020061653

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TAMARACK MILL LLC (APO) (CWA NPDES)entered 2025-09-24

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $45,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-07-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-09-24Final Order Issued
• 2025-09-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order