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Construction company Newkirk Novak issued a Public Notice in relation to the Clean Water Act

Notice given for potential Administrative Penalty against Newkirk Novak Construction Partners, Inc., due to suspected violations during the construction of the Raytown High School's New Auxiliary Gym, as proposed in an Expedited Settlement Agreement by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Construction Company Newkirk Novak Novak Partners Inc. Issues Notification Under Clean Water Act
Construction Company Newkirk Novak Novak Partners Inc. Issues Notification Under Clean Water Act

Construction company Newkirk Novak issued a Public Notice in relation to the Clean Water Act

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment against Newkirk Novak Construction Partners, Inc. The Docket ID for this case is CWA-07-2024-0095.

The EPA alleges that the company violated its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System construction stormwater permit and Section 402 of the Clean Water Act during the construction of the Raytown High School New Auxiliary Gym in Raytown, Missouri. Specifically, the company is accused of failing to install and maintain best management practices, missing required inspections, and other violations related to the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.

The proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment against Newkirk Novak Construction Partners, Inc. is being made public, and a proposed Expedited Settlement Agreement between the EPA and the company is available for download. The proposed civil penalty for the alleged violations is $4,920.

Persons wishing to obtain additional information, review the proposed Expedited Settlement Agreement, or participate in the proceeding should contact the Regional Hearing Clerk. Comments on the proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment can be submitted for a period of thirty days from the date of publication. The email address for submitting comments is r7_hearing_clerk_filings@our website.

The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the program/statute involved in this case. The EPA will not issue a final order assessing a penalty prior to forty days from the date of this notice. The procedures for submitting comments, participating in the proceeding, or requesting a hearing are set forth in the Consolidated Rules.

It is important to note that this article provides a summary of the information available in the EPA's notice. For more detailed information, it may be necessary to check official environmental agency press releases, enforcement databases, or legal filings related to Clean Water Act enforcement for the relevant jurisdiction.

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