Public Notice: Proposed Settlement with Darigold, Inc. for Clean Water Act Violations in Spokane, Washington
Summary
EPA is providing notice of a proposed administrative penalty settlement with Darigold, Inc. (respondent) for violations of the Clean Water Act at its facility located in Spokane, Washington.
EPA alleges that the respondent failed to comply with its Washington Department of Ecology National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Industrial Stormwater Permit. The permit covers discharges of pollutants into the Spokane River.
Alleged violations include failure to submit a complete notice of intent, failure to meet sampling requirements, inadequate best management practices, inadequate Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, and inadequate inspection documents.
This action is being simultaneously commenced and concluded in a legal document called a Consent Agreement and Final Order. Under the proposed agreement (see "Related Documents" below), Darigold, Inc., will pay a civil penalty of $146,925.
Respondent
Darigold, Inc.
P.O. Box 80627
Seattle, Washington 98108-0627
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.