Public Notice: Proposed Settlement with Mahoney Environmental Solutions for Clean Water Act Violations Related to Industrial Stormwater in Washington
Summary
EPA is providing notice of a proposed administrative penalty settlement with Mahoney Environmental Solutions, LLC, for violations of the Clean Water Act at its facility located in Seattle, Washington.
EPA alleges the respondent failed to comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and Washington State Waste Discharge General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities at its used cooking oil recycling facility in Seattle. The permit covers stormwater discharges into the Duwamish River.
Alleged violations include failure to maintain an adequate Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan; failure to adequately implement and maintain best management practices; and failure to adequately conduct monitoring and inspections.
This action is being simultaneously commenced and concluded in a legal document called a Consent Agreement and Final Order. Under the proposed agreement, Mahoney Environmental Solutions, LLC, will pay a civil penalty of $65,234.
Respondent
Mahoney Environmental Solutions, LLC
6335 1st Avenue South
Seattle, Washington 98108
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.