Public Notice: Proposed Settlement with Parker Hannifin for Clean Water Act Violations in Washington
Summary
EPA is providing notice of a proposed administrative penalty settlement with Parker Hannifin (respondent) for violations of the Clean Water Act at its facility located in Enumclaw, Washington.
EPA alleges that the respondent failed to comply with state of Washington’s Waste Discharge General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities (#WAR004622) at its Parker Hannifin facility. The permit covers discharges of pollutants into Newaukum Creek.
Alleged violations include:
- Failure to sample and monitor.
- Failure to maintain structural controls and measures.
- Failure to minimize exposure through good housekeeping practices.
- Failure to conduct routine site inspections.
- Failure to maintain a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan according to the written standard.
- Failure to report and maintain records as required by the permit.
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), Parker Hannifin will pay a civil penalty of $63,984.
Respondent
Parker Hannifin
225 Battersby Avenue
Enumclaw, Washington 98022
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.