Public Notice: Proposed Settlement with Wrangell Marine Service Center for Clean Water Act Violations in Alaska
Summary
EPA is providing notice of a proposed administrative penalty settlement with Wrangell Marine Service Center (respondent) for violations of the Clean Water Act at its facility located in Wrangell, Alaska.
EPA alleges that the respondent failed to comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Multi-Sector General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (#AKR06AD53). Alleged violations include:
- Missing information in the storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP).
- SWPPP has not been updated annually.
- Missing photos in the quarterly visual assessments.
- Missing information on routine site inspections.
- Failure to sign and certify the comprehensive site inspection reports.
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), the respondent has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $1,620 and has returned to compliance.
Respondent
Wrangell Marine Service Center
525 Front Street
Wrangell, Alaska 99929
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.