Based on its review of all avai lable information, the EPA has determined that JP Excavating has violated its Storm Water General Permit, which was issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ).
The Complaint proposes a penalty to be assessed for failure to comply with the permit issued
by UDEQ. NPDES staff conducted a construction stormwater inspection at the above referenced construction site, on March 13, 2013. JP Excavating Inc. began grading a commercial/retail development site in July 2012, clearing approximately 9.5 acres. The project included the clearing of approximately 4.5 acres on each side of 1470 East Road. Violations of the Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater General Permit for Construction Activities include failure to control stormwater discharges from the site and failure to stabilize the site or transfer ownership/operator responsibilities prior to submitting an Notice of Termination of permit coverage.