Idaho Town Pays Big to Stop Polluting Local Waters—Finally
Published Date: 1/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The City of Driggs, Idaho, is settling a lawsuit for polluting water and breaking EPA rules. They’ll fix their mistakes, follow new rules to keep water clean, and pay a $400,000 fine. The public has 30 days to share their thoughts on this deal before it’s final.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
City Must Fix Water Permit Violations
The City of Driggs, Idaho, must perform court-ordered injunctive relief measures to ensure future compliance with its NPDES permit and with an EPA administrative order. This requirement was lodged with the court on January 15, 2025 as part of the proposed consent decree in United States v. City of Driggs, Idaho.
City Assessed $400,000 Civil Penalty
Under the proposed consent decree, the City of Driggs must pay a civil penalty of $400,000 as resolution of the Clean Water Act claims. The penalty is part of the settlement lodged January 15, 2025 in United States v. City of Driggs, Idaho.
Thirty-Day Public Comment Window
The public has thirty (30) days after the notice publication date (January 22, 2025) to submit comments on the proposed consent decree, meaning comments are due by February 21, 2025. Comments may be emailed or mailed to the Environment and Natural Resources Division and may be placed on the public court docket.
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