This case is a civil judicial action against Eastwood Homes, Inc.(Eastwood Homes), a leading homebuilder in North and South Carolina, for violations of the Clean Water Act and its implementing regulations pertaining to storm water run-off from construction sites. In particular, this action alleges that Eastwood Homes failed to obtain NPDES permit coverage for its construction activities at two different subdivisions located in Union County, N.C., and that it violated permit conditions, including the requirement of implementing and maintaining effective best management practices after permit coverage was obtained. These violations lead to the unpermitted discharge of sediment and other contaminants to creeks and streams in the area of the subdivisions. The relief requested includes both a significant civil penalty and injunctive relief focused on improving corporate wide practices with respect to compliance with storm water requirements of the Clean Water Act at all future construction sites. This action is one of several judicial cases resulting from a Region 4 initiative focusing inspection and enforcement resources on impacts of storm water from construction activities. This initiative is in accordance with EPA's national enforcement priority for addressing wet weather issues associated with storm water run-off from construction activities.
5/13/11 - THE US DISTRICT JUDGE ENTERED THE CD IN THE MATTER OF EASTWOOD CONSTRUCTION LLC AND EASTWOOD HOMES, INC., RESOLVING VI