77 FR 2760
United States v. Triad Mining, Inc., No. 1:12-cv-0026 (S.D. Ind. Jan. 11, 2012). A settling CWA defendant that discharged pollutants into waters of the United States without authorization must pay a civil penalty and must restore and/or mitigate the impacted areas.
77 FR 2514
The CEQ announced the availability of a draft implementation plan to improve the health of the ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes and seeks public comment.
77 FR 1509
United States v. Thomas Staben, No. CV-10-4419-JST (FMOx) (C.D. Cal. Dec. 30, 2011). Settling CWA defendants that discharged dredged or fill material into waters of the United States in Somis, California, must pay a civil penalty, must restore portions of the impacted area, and must provide compensatory mitigation.
77 FR 1726
United States v. Trinski, No. 07-C-3600 (N.D. Ill. Dec. 28, 2011). Settling CWA defendants that discharged dredged or fill material into waters of the United States without a permit must pay a civil penalty and must donate property to the Fox Waterway Agency.
77 FR 1948
United States v. International Hospitality Assocs., No. 3:11-cv-02200 (D.P.R. Dec. 14, 2011). Settling CWA defendants that discharged pollutants into the waters of the United States without a permit must pay a $474,240 civil penalty and must perform a supplemental environmental project valued at $32,000.
76 FR 79710
United States v. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, No. 1:11-cv-08859 (N.D. Illinois Dec. 14, 2011). A settling CWA defendant responsible for violating its NPDES permit and for discharging pollutants into waters of the United States must pay a $675,000 civil penalty to the United States and Illinois, must provide a schedule for completion and post-construction monitoring of its Tunnel and Reservoir Program, must develop a plan to control floatables in Chicago waterways, and must establish a green infrastructure program to reduce combined sewer outfall discharges, localized flooding, and stormwater impacts.
76 FR 80366
EPA announced the availability of one TMDL under CWA §303(d) for waters listed in Louisiana.