Public Notice: Proposed Settlement with Gundies, Inc. for Clean Water Act Violations in Washington
Summary
EPA is providing notice of a proposed administrative penalty settlement with Gundies, Inc., for violations of the Clean Water Act at its facility located in Bellingham, Washington.
EPA alleges that the respondent failed to comply with its Washington Industrial Stormwater Permit at its auto recycling facility. The permit authorizes discharges of stormwater associated with industrial activity. The facility discharges stormwater into Toad Creek, which connects to Squalicum Creek that empties into Bellingham Bay.
Alleged violations include failure to identify an additional discharge point; failure to maintain an adequate Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan; failure to implement adequate best management practices; failure to sample and maintain sampling records; failure to submit Discharge Monitoring Reports in a timely manner; and failure to perform adequate routine inspections.
This action is being simultaneously commenced and concluded in a legal document called a Consent Agreement and Final Order. Under the proposed agreement, Gundies, Inc., will pay a civil penalty of $60,013.
Respondent
Gundies, Inc.
3940 E Sunset Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
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.