[미국] 자갈공정시설에서 빗물 방출로 수질오염방지법 위반

 

미국 환경보호국(EPA)은 워싱턴 D.C에 위치한 바위 및 자갈공정시설에서 수질오염방지법 위반이라고 제기된 문제를 해결하기 위해 3만2천400달러의 벌금을 포함해 Recycled Aggregates, LLC, John Driggs Company와 합의에 들어갔다.

EPA는 이들이 수질오염방지법에서 요구한 방출 허가 없이 애너코스티어 강(Anacostia River) 및 지자체의 독립된 빗물 하수시스템(MS4)으로 빗물을 방출했다고 혐의를 제기했다.

EPA 지역관리자인 숀 가빈(Shawn M. Garvin)은 "이번 합의는 EPA가 우리의 국가 수로에 허가되지 않은 빗물을 방출하는 문제에 대해 심각하게 여기는 것을 강조한다"고 말했다.

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D.C. ROCK AND GRAVEL FACILITY SETTLES CLEAN WATER ACT VIOLATIONS WITH EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has entered into a settlement agreement with Recycled Aggregates, LLC and John Driggs Company, including a penalty of $32,400, resolving alleged Clean Water Act violations at a rock and gravel processing facility located at 1721 S. Capitol St. SW in Washington, D.C. EPA alleged that these parties discharged stormwater runoff into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) and the Anacostia River without a discharge permit as required by the Clean Water Act.

"This settlement underscores the seriousness with which EPA regards unpermitted stormwater discharges to our nation’s waterways," said EPA Regional Administrator Shawn M. Garvin.

"Our agency will not hesitate to take vigorous enforcement action to protect and restore urban rivers like the Anacostia."

Uncontrolled stormwater runoff from industrial sites often contains sediment, oil and grease, chemicals, metals, and other pollutants. Discharges of untreated stormwater runoff into an MS4 can result in chemical and biological impairments to our nation’s waterways. The Clean Water Act requires owners or operators of regulated industrial facilities to obtain permit coverage before commencing industrial activity.

The permit requires the reduction or elimination of pollutants from stormwater runoff by adopting and implementing best management practices including materials storage and containment, runoff reduction measures, and employee training.

As part of the settlement, Recycled Aggregates and John Driggs Co. did not admit liability for the alleged violations, but they have certified that they have obtained permit coverage and are in compliance with the Clean Water Act requirements.

[출처 =  Water World / 2016년 10월 5일]