Public Notice: Proposed Settlement with Pacific Steel Group, Inc. for Clean Water Act Violations in Washington
Summary
EPA is providing notice of a proposed administrative penalty settlement with Pacific Steel Group, Inc. (respondent) for violations of the Clean Water Act at its facility located in Tacoma, Washington.
EPA alleges that the respondent failed to comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit at its Tacoma facility. The permit covers discharges of pollutants into Commencement Bay. Alleged violations include missing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan elements, and failure to submit required monitoring reports in a timely manner.
This action is being simultaneously commenced and concluded in a legal document called an Expedited Settlement Agreement. Under the proposed agreement (see "Related Documents" below), Pacific Steel Group will pay a civil penalty of $5,127.
Respondent
Pacific Steel Group, Inc.
401 E Alexander Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98421
Legal Authority
This is a Class II administrative penalty proceeding governed by Clean Water Act section 309(g) (33 U.S.C. § 1319(g)), and the procedural rules found at 40 CFR Part 22. The requirements that apply to public comment and participation are set forth in Clean Water Act section 309(g)(4) and 40 CFR § 22.45.