Seminar: Stormwater Regulation and Enforcement in the Real Estate Development Industry

Stormwater Regulation and Enforcement in the Real Estate Development Industry - the DR Horton Settlement

 I. Introduction (B. Katcher)

II. The DR Horton Settlement (J. Rinde)

    A. Allegations by EPA

    B. Settlement

        1. Civil Penalty

        2. Supplemental Environmental Project

        3. Revised policies to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act.

    C. Similar Settlements with Builders Nationwide

       1. Civil Penalties

       2. Injunctive Relief

III. Avoiding Enforcement - Techniques to Comply (T. Bechard)

    A. NJ's NJPDES Permitting System

    B. Recordkeeping and Self-Inspections 

    C. Corporate Best Management Practices

IV. The Future of Stormwater Regulation and Enforcement (All)

    A. Effluent Limitation Guidelines

    B. Stepped-Up Enforcement

V. Questions and Answers (All)