RELEASE: DEQ Seeks Comment on Proposed Settlement Action with Apex Land Group, LLC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 16, 2026

Contact: Ben Johnson, Wastewater Enforcement Coordinator, [email protected]

BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks public comment on a proposed settlement action with Apex Land Group, LLC regarding its Aspen Meadows construction site in Fruitland, Idaho.

DEQ alleges that on September 5, 2024, Apex Land Group, LLC failed to comply with all applicable conditions of its Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) 2022 Construction General Permit IDR10C0TT. DEQ prepared an expedited settlement agreement and consent order directing Apex Land Group, LLC to resolve the alleged violations and either pay a civil penalty or request a compliance conference. Apex Land Group, LLC has resolved the alleged violations, made a payment in full for the civil penalty of $6,100, and signed the settlement action materials. In compliance with Idaho Code § 39-108 and IDAPA 58.01.25.500.04, DEQ is publishing the proposed settlement action for public comment.

The proposed settlement action is available for public review on DEQ’s Public Comment Opportunities page 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 August 16, 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 electronically via DEQ’s website, by email, or by mail to:

Ben Johnson
Wastewater Enforcement Coordinator
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
[email protected]

About Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

DEQ was created by the Idaho Environmental Protection and Health Act with a mission to protect human health and the quality of Idaho’s air, land, and water. Learn more at https://www.deq.idaho.gov.

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