Accepting comments from October 29, 2026, through November 28, 2026.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks public comment on a proposed settlement action with Granite Excavation, Inc., located in Cascade, ID 83611, for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act and the “Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Rules” (IDAPA 58.01.25).
Granite Excavation, Inc. obtained coverage under Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) 2022 Construction General Permit IDR10C1GA (Permit) as an operator at River District Phases 3A and 4 in Cascade, Idaho. DEQ alleges that on May 28, 2025, Granite Excavation, Inc. failed to comply with all applicable conditions of the Permit. DEQ prepared an Expedited Settlement Agreement and Consent Order directing Granite Excavation, Inc. to resolve the alleged violations and either pay a civil penalty or request a compliance conference. Granite Excavation, Inc. has resolved the alleged violations, made payment in full for the civil penalty of $6,395, and signed the settlement action materials.
The proposed settlement action is available in the related documents below and at the DEQ State Office (1410 North Hilton Street, Boise, Idaho 83706.) Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. MT on November 28, 2026. This settlement action may be amended or adjusted in the future, in which case, DEQ may provide an additional public comment opportunity.
Submit comments using the form below, by email, or by mail to:
Brandi Lowe
Wastewater Enforcement Coordinator
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
wwenforcement@deq.idaho.gov
Related Documents:
Settlement Action Materials
Accessibility Services: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality will provide reasonable language access services and/or disability services for documents at no charge. To request an accommodation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Americans with Disabilities Act, contact DEQ’s nondiscrimination coordinator at (208) 373-0271 or accessibility@deq.idaho.gov. Para obtener información en español, visite https://www.deq.idaho.gov/about-us/accessibility/.
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DEQ seeks comment on a proposed settlement action with Granite Excavation, Inc.
Accepting comments from October 29, 2026, through November 28, 2026.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks public comment on a proposed settlement action with Granite Excavation, Inc., located in Cascade, ID 83611, for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act and the “Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Rules” (IDAPA 58.01.25).
Granite Excavation, Inc. obtained coverage under Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) 2022 Construction General Permit IDR10C1GA (Permit) as an operator at River District Phases 3A and 4 in Cascade, Idaho. DEQ alleges that on May 28, 2025, Granite Excavation, Inc. failed to comply with all applicable conditions of the Permit. DEQ prepared an Expedited Settlement Agreement and Consent Order directing Granite Excavation, Inc. to resolve the alleged violations and either pay a civil penalty or request a compliance conference. Granite Excavation, Inc. has resolved the alleged violations, made payment in full for the civil penalty of $6,395, and signed the settlement action materials.
The proposed settlement action is available in the related documents below and at the DEQ State Office (1410 North Hilton Street, Boise, Idaho 83706.) Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. MT on November 28, 2026. This settlement action may be amended or adjusted in the future, in which case, DEQ may provide an additional public comment opportunity.
Submit comments using the form below, by email, or by mail to:
Brandi Lowe
Wastewater Enforcement Coordinator
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
wwenforcement@deq.idaho.gov
Related Documents:
Settlement Action Materials
Accessibility Services: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality will provide reasonable language access services and/or disability services for documents at no charge. To request an accommodation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Americans with Disabilities Act, contact DEQ’s nondiscrimination coordinator at (208) 373-0271 or accessibility@deq.idaho.gov. Para obtener información en español, visite https://www.deq.idaho.gov/about-us/accessibility/.
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