EPA proposes Penalty Against Dependable Contracting, Inc. for Clean Water Act Violations
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION 10 (ORC-158)
1200 SIXTH AVENUE
SEATTLE, WA 98101
Date of Notice: December 29, 2006
Comment Period Open Until: January 29, 2007
Action: Proposed Penalty Assessment under the Clean Water Act
Description of Violation and Relief Sought: Pursuant to Section 309(g)(4) of the Clean Water Act (“Act”), the Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 (“EPA”) is providing public notice of the proposed penalty described below. In order to provide opportunity for public comment, EPA will not take final action in this proceeding prior to 40 days after publication of this notice.
EPA proposes to commence an administrative penalty action against Dependable Contracting, Inc. (“Respondent”) for violation of the Clean Water Act (“CWA”). EPA alleges that the Respondent is in violation of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Construction Activities (“CGP”) authorized under Section 402 of CWA. Violations include failing to apply for an applicable NPDES permit. EPA proposes to assess a penalty in the amount of $7,500.
Persons wishing to comment on EPA’s proposed action or to become participants in this action may do so by submitting their address and telephone number, along with written comments, to the Regional Hearing Clerk at the address above within 30 days of the date of this notice. This is a Class II administrative penalty proceeding, governed by Section 309(g)(2)(B) of the CWA and the procedural rules found at 40 C.F.R. Part 22. The requirements that apply to public comment and participation are set forth in 40 C.F.R. § 22.45.
Name of Case: Dependable Contracting, Inc. (Makia Shores Townhouses)
Docket Number of the Complaint: CWA-10-2007-0041
Name and address of Complainant:
Michael A. Bussell, Director
Office of Compliance and Enforcement
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 10 (OCE-164)
1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101
Name and address of Respondent:
Dependable Contracting, Inc.
380 Hoop Dr.
Priest River, Idaho 83856
Name, address, and telephone number of Regional Hearing Clerk:
Carol Kennedy, Regional Hearing Clerk
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 10 (ORC-158)
1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101
(206) 553-0242
Location of Facility: Makia Shores Townhouses located on Larch Road about 0.5 miles off Hwy 2 in Priest River, Idaho
Applicable Permit No.: Unpermitted
Business/activity of Respondents: Construction
Comments Accepted: In accordance with 40 C.F.R. § 22.45, any person wishing to comment on or participate in this proceeding must notify the Regional Hearing Clerk within 30 days of this notice. The person must provide a name, complete mailing address, and any comments the person has on this action.
A copy of the administrative complaint is available for review and copying between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at EPA’s Seattle Office (see address listed above).
For any additional information on this action, please contact Chae Park at (206) 553-1441.