Issuance of Administrative Civil Liability Complaint No. R6T-2023-0027

The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Lahontan Region (Lahontan Water Board) Prosecution Team issued Administrative Civil Liability Complaint No. R6T-2023-0027 (Complaint) on Jul 28, 2023, to David Park and Park Livestock Co. (Dischargers). The Complaint alleges that the Dischargers violated provisions of the Water Code and the Clean Water Act when they discharged waste to the West Walker River. The Complaint proposes the Water Board impose civil liability of $3,053,026.42 against David Park and Park Livestock Co. for the violations alleged in the ACL Complaint.

The parties (Prosecution Team and Respondents) submitted evidence and briefing on this matter in accordance with the applicable Hearing Procedures for the matter. A hearing was held on August 19, 2024, to receive evidence and testimony regarding the alleged violations.

At the regularly scheduled Board Meeting to be held on November 13, 2024, in Bishop, CA, the Regional Board will consider imposing the proposed civil liability, imposing a higher or lower amount, or declining to impose any liability. Please see the Meeting Agenda and Item 5. Administrative Civil Liability Complaint R6T-2023-0027 Issued to David Park and Park Livestock Co., Mono County for additional information.