Public Notice: Proposed settlement with Granite Three LLC for Clean Water Act violations in Washington
Summary
EPA is providing notice of a proposed administrative penalty settlement with Granite Three, LLC, (respondent) for violations of the Clean Water Act at its Granite Highlands Subdivision construction site located in Washougal, Washington.
EPA alleges that the respondent failed to maintain best management practices and stormwater controls, including stabilization, and failed to include all required information in site inspection reports in accordance with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit (#WAR305872).
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), Granite Three, LLC, will pay a civil penalty of $3,000 and has returned to compliance.
Respondent
Granite Three, LLC
14010A NE 3rd Court, Suite 106
Washougal, Washington 98685
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.