Public Notice: Proposed Settlement with KM2 Contractors, Inc. for Clean Water Act Violations in Washington
Summary
EPA is providing notice of a proposed administrative penalty settlement KM2 Contractors, Inc., for violations of the Clean Water Act at its facility located in Lake Stevens, Washington.
EPA alleges that KM2 Contractors failed to comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit at its Fagerlie Subdivison. The permit covers discharges of pollutants into the Pilchuck River.
Alleged violations include missing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan site map elements, and failure to maintain best management practices.
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), KM2 Contractors will pay a civil penalty of $1,020.
Respondent
KM2 Contractors, Inc.
10515 20th Street SE
Lake Stevens, Washington 98258
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.