BALTIMORE, MD (March 18, 2008) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Water Management Administration Compliance Program issued the following enforcement actions between February 11, 2008 and March 7, 2007:

David Ponder and Pullins Marine Construction, LLC- March 7, 2008 the Compliance Program issued a Site Complaint and Order to David Ponder and Pullins Marine Construction for violations of Title 16 and tidal wetlands license 07-GL-1571. Specifically, a bulkhead was installed further channelward than authorized and the pier and catwalk were constructed too wide in and over State tidal waters. The Order directs the Ponder’s and Pullins Marine Construction to cease all activity at the project and correct the violations observed by the Department in accordance with the approved license.

Theresa C Clemer, Trustee/O’Day Marine Construction, Baltimore County- March 5, 2008 the Compliance Program issued a Site Complaint and Order to Theresa C. Clemer, Trustee and O’Day Marine Construction for violations of Title 16. Specifically, a bulkhead, fill, boatlift and freestanding pilings were placed in State tidal waters without authorization. The Order directs the Clemer’s and O’Day Marine Construction to cease all activity at the project and submit a restoration plan for removal of the violations observed by the Department.

C.A Murren & Sons Mid Atlantic, LLC- February 25, 2008 the Compliance Program issued a Site Complaint and Order at the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) sewer line for failure to implement and maintain the approved erosion and sediment control plan and the General Permit for Stormwater Discharges associated with Construction Activity (06-SF-0067). The activities resulted in sediment pollution of nontidal wetlands. The site is also in violation of the nontidal wetlands authorization for the site (06-NT-0104) for failing to follow best management practices. The Order directs C.A. Murren & Sons to cease all activity at the MAA sewer line project in Anne Arundel Co., except those necessary to bring the site into compliance with the issued erosion and sediment control plan approval. The site may resume work once the MDE is satisfied that compliance with the approved plan has been achieved and the impacted wetlands have been rectified.

W.M. Davis, Inc., Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, St. Mary’s County- Penalty payment has been received in resolution of Title 4 and Title 9 violations that occurred at the construction site. Specifically, $2,700 was paid into the Sediment Fund and $700 was paid into the Clean Water Fund on February 11, 2008.

MDE v. David Cerny - February 14, 2008, the Attorney General's Office filed, on behalf of MDE, a Complaint for Preliminary and Permanent Injunctive Relief and Civil Penalties in the Circuit Court of Harford County against David Cerny, 3647 A Old Robin Hood Road in Aberdeen, Maryland for unlawful activities at his property involving disposal of solid waste, regulated activities in a nontidal wetland, and construction of a reservoir.

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