Public Notice: Proposed Settlement with Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad for Clean Water Act Violations in Vancouver, Washington
Summary
EPA is providing notice of a proposed administrative penalty settlement with Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad LLC (respondent) for violations of the Clean Water Act at a site located near Curtain Creek in Vancouver, Washington.
EPA alleges that the respondent failed to obtain permit coverage under Clean Water Act Section 404 prior to discharging dredged and/or fill material into waters of the United States, including wetlands adjacent to Curtain Creek.
EPA also alleges that the respondent failed to obtain permit coverage under Clean Water Act Section 402 prior to discharging stormwater associated with industrial activity.
This action is being simultaneously commenced and concluded in a legal document called a consent agreement. Under the proposed agreement (see "related documents" below), Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad LLC will pay a civil penalty of $65,000.
Respondent
Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad LLC
1100 Bellevue Way NE, Suite 8A80
Bellevue, Washington 98004
Legal authority
This is a Class II administrative penalty proceeding governed by section 309(g) of the Clean Water Act (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.
Related documents
Related action: Proposed Settlement with Green Works Enterprises for Clean Water Act Violations in Vancouver, Washington