This was originally a multimedia referral. The RCRA counts were settled separately through a separate complaint and consent decree.
REGION 6 SUBMITTED A DIRECT REFERRAL REQUESTING DOJ PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO EPA IN DEVELOPING A CIVIL ENFORCEMENT ACTION FOR INJUNCTIVE AND OTHER RELIEF AGAINST SEABOARD FARMS, INC. AND SHAWNEE FUNDING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO OBTAIN REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATED GROUNDWATER. THE RESPONDENTS WERE ALSO IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 301 OF THE CWA BY FAILING TO OBTAIN AN NPDES CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER PERMIT FOR AT LEAST 125 FACILITIES BUILT OVER THE LAST SIX YEARS.