On August 1, 2022, the Regional Judicial Officer approved an expedited settlement agreement with Harsip Brothers, Inc. of Chelsea, Massachusetts resolving violations of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act. On March 2, 2022, the Region conducted a site inspection. On March 8, 2022, and March 24, 2022, the Region notified the company that its No Exposure Certification (NEC) was not supported by the circumstances at the site and that it was required to apply for coverage under Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP). The company developed a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and submitted a Notice of Intent for coverage under the MSGP on May 6, 2022. The settlement requires that the company pay a $7,500 penalty. The company is located in an area where seven of the Environmental Justices indices are above the 80th percentile. The Region worked in coordination with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection on this case.