On February 13, 2011, EPA Region 6 received a citizenÂs complaint regarding a construction site running through Kasatchie National Forest. This site was believed to belong to the Town of Ball, LA. There were no stormwater best management practices and the citizen requested EPA investigate. The site was a lateral pipeline project that ultimately disturbed approximately 19.6 acres. EPA made contact with both operators, the consulting engineering company, the Corps of Engineers, the National Forest Service, and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. On February 24, 2011, all these parties met and performed an inspection to assess compliance with the stateÂs Stormwater General Permit for Construction Activities. It was determined that neither operator had applied for permit coverage, nor had they prepared a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The main areas of concern were the three creeks that traversed the construction site and eventually discharged to Flagon Bayou. An administrative order was drafted requesting both operators to apply for permit coverage since the area was not stabilized. They were also requested to develop a SWPPP and submit a written certification of compliance. An administrative penalty order was also drafted assessing a penalty for failure to apply for permit coverage under the Clean Water Act. The Consent Agreement Final Order (CAFO) was filed February 8, 2012, assessing a penalty of $6000 to be paid within thirty (30) d