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New York Sewer Backup Administrative Order

The United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EP A"), Region 2, has made a finding that the subject facilities are in violation of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq., ("C A" or "Act") for State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("SPDES") Permit violations as described in the findings of the enclosed Administrative Compliance Order, ("Order") issued pursuant to Section 309 of the Act.

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