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Harness Racing / Re: Did vindictive rat Petrelli go berserk?
« Last post by ScrapeThePaint on Today at 12:04:20 PM »
Many? 5????  ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 Didn't Mark Ford go berserk when Dave Yarock sent me a horse!  ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3

Overview of Company
Defendants Mark Ford, Mark Ford Stables, Inc., Mark Ford Stage Road Property, Inc., and Ford Equine, Ltd. (collectively, “Defendants”) own and operate two sites for horse boarding and horse training in Wallkill, NY: the Slaughter Road Site and the Ford Equine Site.

Violations
The consent decree resolves violations of CWA § 301 at the two sites for discharge of fill material and process wastewater into waters of the U.S. without the appropriate CWA §§ 402 and 404 permits, and violations of terms and conditions of a construction stormwater permit issued under § 402. Specifically, the violations alleged for both sites include: (1) the discharge of fill material into approximately 26 acres of wetlands,1,900 linear feet of Crystal Run Creek, a perennial tributary of the Wallkill River, and 900 linear feet of an unnamed tributary of the Walkill River, without a § 404 permit; and (2) discharges of pollutants from a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) to Crystal Run Creek without a § 402 permit. At the Slaughter Road Site only, there were violations of a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) construction general permit (CGP).

Injunctive Relief
The consent decree requires Defendants to comply with all applicable requirements of the CWA, and all associated permits. In particular, the following is required:

Wetlands: Defendants must hire a Qualified Wetlands Professional (QWP) to prepare a comprehensive mitigation plan. The plan will require Defendants to restore and/or create approximately 18 acres of wetlands between both sites; restore approximately 1,460 linear feet of Crystal Run Creek to its approximate original alignment at the Slaughter Road Site; and restore approximately 900 linear feet of the unnamed tributary to the Wallkill River at the Ford Equine Site. The decree also requires long-term protection of the stream and wetland restoration and creation areas in the form of a deed restriction or other instrument.
CAFO: Defendants will cease unauthorized CAFO discharges and comply with applicable federal and state CAFO regulations, including hiring a certified planner to develop a nutrient management plan and develop appropriate best management practices. Defendants must also apply for applicable permit coverage.
Construction Stormwater: The CGP was terminated in 2018, so there is no injunctive relief associated with the construction stormwater violations. If Defendants do intend to perform any construction activities, they must comply with all applicable laws and permits.
Pollutant Impacts
The straightening of Crystal Run Creek and the filling of its wetlands destroyed important floodplain areas. These activities limited the wetland and floodplain areas’ abilities to provide wildlife habitat, filter pollutants, and store floodwaters.

Pollutants most commonly associated with animal waste include nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), pathogens (bacteria), organic matter, solids, and oxygen depleting substances, all of which contribute to water quality impairment in U.S. waterbodies. Other potential environmental and human health risks include transmission of disease-causing bacteria and parasites associated with food and waterborne diseases, fish advisories, and algal blooms.

Sediment-laden runoff from construction activities can result in increased turbidity and decreased oxygen in receiving waters, which in turn results in loss of in-stream habitat for fish and other aquatic species. Sediment can kill fish directly, destroy spawning beds, suffocate fish eggs and bottom dwelling organisms, and block sunlight resulting in reduced growth of beneficial aquatic grasses.

Health and Environmental Benefits
The restoration of Crystal Run Creek and its surrounding wetland areas will help to improve the water quality of Crystal Run Creek and the Wallkill River by filtering pollutants and potentially mitigate flooding downstream during storms. The restoration and creation of wetlands at both sites will also provide wildlife habitat.

It is also anticipated that the injunctive relief required in this proposed settlement will reduce the amount of pollutants entering the affected waters of the U.S., including nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), pathogens, organic matter, solids, and oxygen depleting substances.

Civil Penalty
Defendants will pay a penalty of $200,000 within 30 days of the Effective Date of the consent decree.


https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-08/markford-cd.pdf
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-covered-bridge-owner-mark-ford-jeff-gillis-suspension-1.7545214
https://youtu.be/vnqUC1ZCbow?si=hE7ITKA9of8lC7ov
https://youtu.be/6sHOQjeHzwo?si=MhGdUBGWKfx2NE7z
https://youtu.be/mzLsNuLmg5c?si=1xsVmccoQWpaK_bS




https://freeimage.host/i/CccLhZv][/url]






And Dean Hoffman  tmbz1

Why do you keep posting the same nonsense in every thread that has to do with Ford? What condition do you have?
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Overview of Company
Defendants Mark Ford, Mark Ford Stables, Inc., Mark Ford Stage Road Property, Inc., and Ford Equine, Ltd. (collectively, “Defendants”) own and operate two sites for horse boarding and horse training in Wallkill, NY: the Slaughter Road Site and the Ford Equine Site.

Violations
The consent decree resolves violations of CWA § 301 at the two sites for discharge of fill material and process wastewater into waters of the U.S. without the appropriate CWA §§ 402 and 404 permits, and violations of terms and conditions of a construction stormwater permit issued under § 402. Specifically, the violations alleged for both sites include: (1) the discharge of fill material into approximately 26 acres of wetlands,1,900 linear feet of Crystal Run Creek, a perennial tributary of the Wallkill River, and 900 linear feet of an unnamed tributary of the Walkill River, without a § 404 permit; and (2) discharges of pollutants from a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) to Crystal Run Creek without a § 402 permit. At the Slaughter Road Site only, there were violations of a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) construction general permit (CGP).

Injunctive Relief
The consent decree requires Defendants to comply with all applicable requirements of the CWA, and all associated permits. In particular, the following is required:

Wetlands: Defendants must hire a Qualified Wetlands Professional (QWP) to prepare a comprehensive mitigation plan. The plan will require Defendants to restore and/or create approximately 18 acres of wetlands between both sites; restore approximately 1,460 linear feet of Crystal Run Creek to its approximate original alignment at the Slaughter Road Site; and restore approximately 900 linear feet of the unnamed tributary to the Wallkill River at the Ford Equine Site. The decree also requires long-term protection of the stream and wetland restoration and creation areas in the form of a deed restriction or other instrument.
CAFO: Defendants will cease unauthorized CAFO discharges and comply with applicable federal and state CAFO regulations, including hiring a certified planner to develop a nutrient management plan and develop appropriate best management practices. Defendants must also apply for applicable permit coverage.
Construction Stormwater: The CGP was terminated in 2018, so there is no injunctive relief associated with the construction stormwater violations. If Defendants do intend to perform any construction activities, they must comply with all applicable laws and permits.
Pollutant Impacts
The straightening of Crystal Run Creek and the filling of its wetlands destroyed important floodplain areas. These activities limited the wetland and floodplain areas’ abilities to provide wildlife habitat, filter pollutants, and store floodwaters.

Pollutants most commonly associated with animal waste include nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), pathogens (bacteria), organic matter, solids, and oxygen depleting substances, all of which contribute to water quality impairment in U.S. waterbodies. Other potential environmental and human health risks include transmission of disease-causing bacteria and parasites associated with food and waterborne diseases, fish advisories, and algal blooms.

Sediment-laden runoff from construction activities can result in increased turbidity and decreased oxygen in receiving waters, which in turn results in loss of in-stream habitat for fish and other aquatic species. Sediment can kill fish directly, destroy spawning beds, suffocate fish eggs and bottom dwelling organisms, and block sunlight resulting in reduced growth of beneficial aquatic grasses.

Health and Environmental Benefits
The restoration of Crystal Run Creek and its surrounding wetland areas will help to improve the water quality of Crystal Run Creek and the Wallkill River by filtering pollutants and potentially mitigate flooding downstream during storms. The restoration and creation of wetlands at both sites will also provide wildlife habitat.

It is also anticipated that the injunctive relief required in this proposed settlement will reduce the amount of pollutants entering the affected waters of the U.S., including nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), pathogens, organic matter, solids, and oxygen depleting substances.

Civil Penalty
Defendants will pay a penalty of $200,000 within 30 days of the Effective Date of the consent decree.


https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-08/markford-cd.pdf
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-covered-bridge-owner-mark-ford-jeff-gillis-suspension-1.7545214
https://youtu.be/vnqUC1ZCbow?si=hE7ITKA9of8lC7ov
https://youtu.be/6sHOQjeHzwo?si=MhGdUBGWKfx2NE7z
https://youtu.be/mzLsNuLmg5c?si=1xsVmccoQWpaK_bS




https://freeimage.host/i/CccLhZv][/url]






And Dean Hoffman  tmbz1
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Harness Racing / Re: The Ultimate Mark Ford Thread
« Last post by Ignorance Is Bliss on Today at 12:02:25 PM »
Overview of Company
Defendants Mark Ford, Mark Ford Stables, Inc., Mark Ford Stage Road Property, Inc., and Ford Equine, Ltd. (collectively, “Defendants”) own and operate two sites for horse boarding and horse training in Wallkill, NY: the Slaughter Road Site and the Ford Equine Site.

Violations
The consent decree resolves violations of CWA § 301 at the two sites for discharge of fill material and process wastewater into waters of the U.S. without the appropriate CWA §§ 402 and 404 permits, and violations of terms and conditions of a construction stormwater permit issued under § 402. Specifically, the violations alleged for both sites include: (1) the discharge of fill material into approximately 26 acres of wetlands,1,900 linear feet of Crystal Run Creek, a perennial tributary of the Wallkill River, and 900 linear feet of an unnamed tributary of the Walkill River, without a § 404 permit; and (2) discharges of pollutants from a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) to Crystal Run Creek without a § 402 permit. At the Slaughter Road Site only, there were violations of a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) construction general permit (CGP).

Injunctive Relief
The consent decree requires Defendants to comply with all applicable requirements of the CWA, and all associated permits. In particular, the following is required:

Wetlands: Defendants must hire a Qualified Wetlands Professional (QWP) to prepare a comprehensive mitigation plan. The plan will require Defendants to restore and/or create approximately 18 acres of wetlands between both sites; restore approximately 1,460 linear feet of Crystal Run Creek to its approximate original alignment at the Slaughter Road Site; and restore approximately 900 linear feet of the unnamed tributary to the Wallkill River at the Ford Equine Site. The decree also requires long-term protection of the stream and wetland restoration and creation areas in the form of a deed restriction or other instrument.
CAFO: Defendants will cease unauthorized CAFO discharges and comply with applicable federal and state CAFO regulations, including hiring a certified planner to develop a nutrient management plan and develop appropriate best management practices. Defendants must also apply for applicable permit coverage.
Construction Stormwater: The CGP was terminated in 2018, so there is no injunctive relief associated with the construction stormwater violations. If Defendants do intend to perform any construction activities, they must comply with all applicable laws and permits.
Pollutant Impacts
The straightening of Crystal Run Creek and the filling of its wetlands destroyed important floodplain areas. These activities limited the wetland and floodplain areas’ abilities to provide wildlife habitat, filter pollutants, and store floodwaters.

Pollutants most commonly associated with animal waste include nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), pathogens (bacteria), organic matter, solids, and oxygen depleting substances, all of which contribute to water quality impairment in U.S. waterbodies. Other potential environmental and human health risks include transmission of disease-causing bacteria and parasites associated with food and waterborne diseases, fish advisories, and algal blooms.

Sediment-laden runoff from construction activities can result in increased turbidity and decreased oxygen in receiving waters, which in turn results in loss of in-stream habitat for fish and other aquatic species. Sediment can kill fish directly, destroy spawning beds, suffocate fish eggs and bottom dwelling organisms, and block sunlight resulting in reduced growth of beneficial aquatic grasses.

Health and Environmental Benefits
The restoration of Crystal Run Creek and its surrounding wetland areas will help to improve the water quality of Crystal Run Creek and the Wallkill River by filtering pollutants and potentially mitigate flooding downstream during storms. The restoration and creation of wetlands at both sites will also provide wildlife habitat.

It is also anticipated that the injunctive relief required in this proposed settlement will reduce the amount of pollutants entering the affected waters of the U.S., including nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), pathogens, organic matter, solids, and oxygen depleting substances.

Civil Penalty
Defendants will pay a penalty of $200,000 within 30 days of the Effective Date of the consent decree.


https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-08/markford-cd.pdf
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-covered-bridge-owner-mark-ford-jeff-gillis-suspension-1.7545214
https://youtu.be/vnqUC1ZCbow?si=hE7ITKA9of8lC7ov
https://youtu.be/6sHOQjeHzwo?si=MhGdUBGWKfx2NE7z
https://youtu.be/mzLsNuLmg5c?si=1xsVmccoQWpaK_bS




https://freeimage.host/i/CccLhZv][/url]






And Dean Hoffman  tmbz1
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Harness Racing / Re: Did vindictive rat Petrelli go berserk?
« Last post by ScrapeThePaint on Today at 12:01:09 PM »
seems like he got TRIGGERED when many praised Mark Ford!        ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3

He is going NUTS! Posting long paragraphs and photos that make no sense, anywhere he sees Mark's name, on any thread!!!!!!! Somebody should check in on him, this isn't normal. Seems like some Obsessive behaviors going on. WE LOVE MARK FORD!
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Many? 5????  ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 Didn't Mark Ford go berserk when Dave Yarock sent me a horse!  ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3

Overview of Company
Defendants Mark Ford, Mark Ford Stables, Inc., Mark Ford Stage Road Property, Inc., and Ford Equine, Ltd. (collectively, “Defendants”) own and operate two sites for horse boarding and horse training in Wallkill, NY: the Slaughter Road Site and the Ford Equine Site.

Violations
The consent decree resolves violations of CWA § 301 at the two sites for discharge of fill material and process wastewater into waters of the U.S. without the appropriate CWA §§ 402 and 404 permits, and violations of terms and conditions of a construction stormwater permit issued under § 402. Specifically, the violations alleged for both sites include: (1) the discharge of fill material into approximately 26 acres of wetlands,1,900 linear feet of Crystal Run Creek, a perennial tributary of the Wallkill River, and 900 linear feet of an unnamed tributary of the Walkill River, without a § 404 permit; and (2) discharges of pollutants from a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) to Crystal Run Creek without a § 402 permit. At the Slaughter Road Site only, there were violations of a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) construction general permit (CGP).

Injunctive Relief
The consent decree requires Defendants to comply with all applicable requirements of the CWA, and all associated permits. In particular, the following is required:

Wetlands: Defendants must hire a Qualified Wetlands Professional (QWP) to prepare a comprehensive mitigation plan. The plan will require Defendants to restore and/or create approximately 18 acres of wetlands between both sites; restore approximately 1,460 linear feet of Crystal Run Creek to its approximate original alignment at the Slaughter Road Site; and restore approximately 900 linear feet of the unnamed tributary to the Wallkill River at the Ford Equine Site. The decree also requires long-term protection of the stream and wetland restoration and creation areas in the form of a deed restriction or other instrument.
CAFO: Defendants will cease unauthorized CAFO discharges and comply with applicable federal and state CAFO regulations, including hiring a certified planner to develop a nutrient management plan and develop appropriate best management practices. Defendants must also apply for applicable permit coverage.
Construction Stormwater: The CGP was terminated in 2018, so there is no injunctive relief associated with the construction stormwater violations. If Defendants do intend to perform any construction activities, they must comply with all applicable laws and permits.
Pollutant Impacts
The straightening of Crystal Run Creek and the filling of its wetlands destroyed important floodplain areas. These activities limited the wetland and floodplain areas’ abilities to provide wildlife habitat, filter pollutants, and store floodwaters.

Pollutants most commonly associated with animal waste include nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), pathogens (bacteria), organic matter, solids, and oxygen depleting substances, all of which contribute to water quality impairment in U.S. waterbodies. Other potential environmental and human health risks include transmission of disease-causing bacteria and parasites associated with food and waterborne diseases, fish advisories, and algal blooms.

Sediment-laden runoff from construction activities can result in increased turbidity and decreased oxygen in receiving waters, which in turn results in loss of in-stream habitat for fish and other aquatic species. Sediment can kill fish directly, destroy spawning beds, suffocate fish eggs and bottom dwelling organisms, and block sunlight resulting in reduced growth of beneficial aquatic grasses.

Health and Environmental Benefits
The restoration of Crystal Run Creek and its surrounding wetland areas will help to improve the water quality of Crystal Run Creek and the Wallkill River by filtering pollutants and potentially mitigate flooding downstream during storms. The restoration and creation of wetlands at both sites will also provide wildlife habitat.

It is also anticipated that the injunctive relief required in this proposed settlement will reduce the amount of pollutants entering the affected waters of the U.S., including nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), pathogens, organic matter, solids, and oxygen depleting substances.

Civil Penalty
Defendants will pay a penalty of $200,000 within 30 days of the Effective Date of the consent decree.


https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-08/markford-cd.pdf
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-covered-bridge-owner-mark-ford-jeff-gillis-suspension-1.7545214
https://youtu.be/vnqUC1ZCbow?si=hE7ITKA9of8lC7ov
https://youtu.be/6sHOQjeHzwo?si=MhGdUBGWKfx2NE7z
https://youtu.be/mzLsNuLmg5c?si=1xsVmccoQWpaK_bS




https://freeimage.host/i/CccLhZv][/url]






And Dean Hoffman  tmbz1

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Harness Racing / Re: Northfield prices are crazy tonight
« Last post by hoosierboy on Today at 11:59:29 AM »
   I just turned them on. Went back watched replay 12 just wanted to see how the race unfolded. Koltin Noble wins thats shocking by itself because he sucks balls. Dan was bet off 1-9 his horse looked pathetic. Rough night for Dan beatin on favorites all night you cant tell me he regrets getting kicked outta Scioto. His talent and stuck at Northfield  lol

Dan is favored on majority of drives at Northfield.  He is 80 wins in top of 2nd place and has a 396 avg.  I think he is holding his own and only drives 3 days a week
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Harness Racing / Re: The Ultimate Mark Ford Thread
« Last post by ScrapeThePaint on Today at 11:58:49 AM »
FACTS...
Overview of Company
Defendants Mark Ford, Mark Ford Stables, Inc., Mark Ford Stage Road Property, Inc., and Ford Equine, Ltd. (collectively, “Defendants”) own and operate two sites for horse boarding and horse training in Wallkill, NY: the Slaughter Road Site and the Ford Equine Site.

Violations
The consent decree resolves violations of CWA § 301 at the two sites for discharge of fill material and process wastewater into waters of the U.S. without the appropriate CWA §§ 402 and 404 permits, and violations of terms and conditions of a construction stormwater permit issued under § 402. Specifically, the violations alleged for both sites include: (1) the discharge of fill material into approximately 26 acres of wetlands,1,900 linear feet of Crystal Run Creek, a perennial tributary of the Wallkill River, and 900 linear feet of an unnamed tributary of the Walkill River, without a § 404 permit; and (2) discharges of pollutants from a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) to Crystal Run Creek without a § 402 permit. At the Slaughter Road Site only, there were violations of a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) construction general permit (CGP).

Injunctive Relief
The consent decree requires Defendants to comply with all applicable requirements of the CWA, and all associated permits. In particular, the following is required:

Wetlands: Defendants must hire a Qualified Wetlands Professional (QWP) to prepare a comprehensive mitigation plan. The plan will require Defendants to restore and/or create approximately 18 acres of wetlands between both sites; restore approximately 1,460 linear feet of Crystal Run Creek to its approximate original alignment at the Slaughter Road Site; and restore approximately 900 linear feet of the unnamed tributary to the Wallkill River at the Ford Equine Site. The decree also requires long-term protection of the stream and wetland restoration and creation areas in the form of a deed restriction or other instrument.
CAFO: Defendants will cease unauthorized CAFO discharges and comply with applicable federal and state CAFO regulations, including hiring a certified planner to develop a nutrient management plan and develop appropriate best management practices. Defendants must also apply for applicable permit coverage.
Construction Stormwater: The CGP was terminated in 2018, so there is no injunctive relief associated with the construction stormwater violations. If Defendants do intend to perform any construction activities, they must comply with all applicable laws and permits.
Pollutant Impacts
The straightening of Crystal Run Creek and the filling of its wetlands destroyed important floodplain areas. These activities limited the wetland and floodplain areas’ abilities to provide wildlife habitat, filter pollutants, and store floodwaters.

Pollutants most commonly associated with animal waste include nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), pathogens (bacteria), organic matter, solids, and oxygen depleting substances, all of which contribute to water quality impairment in U.S. waterbodies. Other potential environmental and human health risks include transmission of disease-causing bacteria and parasites associated with food and waterborne diseases, fish advisories, and algal blooms.

Sediment-laden runoff from construction activities can result in increased turbidity and decreased oxygen in receiving waters, which in turn results in loss of in-stream habitat for fish and other aquatic species. Sediment can kill fish directly, destroy spawning beds, suffocate fish eggs and bottom dwelling organisms, and block sunlight resulting in reduced growth of beneficial aquatic grasses.

Health and Environmental Benefits
The restoration of Crystal Run Creek and its surrounding wetland areas will help to improve the water quality of Crystal Run Creek and the Wallkill River by filtering pollutants and potentially mitigate flooding downstream during storms. The restoration and creation of wetlands at both sites will also provide wildlife habitat.

It is also anticipated that the injunctive relief required in this proposed settlement will reduce the amount of pollutants entering the affected waters of the U.S., including nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), pathogens, organic matter, solids, and oxygen depleting substances.

Civil Penalty
Defendants will pay a penalty of $200,000 within 30 days of the Effective Date of the consent decree.


https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-08/markford-cd.pdf
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-covered-bridge-owner-mark-ford-jeff-gillis-suspension-1.7545214
https://youtu.be/vnqUC1ZCbow?si=hE7ITKA9of8lC7ov
https://youtu.be/6sHOQjeHzwo?si=MhGdUBGWKfx2NE7z
https://youtu.be/mzLsNuLmg5c?si=1xsVmccoQWpaK_bS




https://freeimage.host/i/CccLhZv][/url]






And Dean Hoffman  tmbz1

You have not negated one single fact that I posted. Aren't you the guy who was kicked off the premises by Mark? Didn't G say you were taking a Hiatus from this site to cool off? What happened?
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Harness Racing / Did vindictive rat Petrelli go berserk?
« Last post by Pacer 2 on Today at 11:57:46 AM »
seems like he got TRIGGERED when many praised Mark Ford!        ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 
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Harness Racing / Re: The Ultimate Mark Ford Thread
« Last post by ScrapeThePaint on Today at 11:56:29 AM »
Let's all be thankful we have such a wonderful person in this sport! All Hail Mark Ford! Maybe we can get a raced named after him at the Big M.
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Harness Racing / Re: The Ultimate Mark Ford Thread
« Last post by Ignorance Is Bliss on Today at 11:53:46 AM »

Everything I posted is factual. Try again. Are you one of the obsessive lunatics?

FACTS...
Overview of Company
Defendants Mark Ford, Mark Ford Stables, Inc., Mark Ford Stage Road Property, Inc., and Ford Equine, Ltd. (collectively, “Defendants”) own and operate two sites for horse boarding and horse training in Wallkill, NY: the Slaughter Road Site and the Ford Equine Site.

Violations
The consent decree resolves violations of CWA § 301 at the two sites for discharge of fill material and process wastewater into waters of the U.S. without the appropriate CWA §§ 402 and 404 permits, and violations of terms and conditions of a construction stormwater permit issued under § 402. Specifically, the violations alleged for both sites include: (1) the discharge of fill material into approximately 26 acres of wetlands,1,900 linear feet of Crystal Run Creek, a perennial tributary of the Wallkill River, and 900 linear feet of an unnamed tributary of the Walkill River, without a § 404 permit; and (2) discharges of pollutants from a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) to Crystal Run Creek without a § 402 permit. At the Slaughter Road Site only, there were violations of a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) construction general permit (CGP).

Injunctive Relief
The consent decree requires Defendants to comply with all applicable requirements of the CWA, and all associated permits. In particular, the following is required:

Wetlands: Defendants must hire a Qualified Wetlands Professional (QWP) to prepare a comprehensive mitigation plan. The plan will require Defendants to restore and/or create approximately 18 acres of wetlands between both sites; restore approximately 1,460 linear feet of Crystal Run Creek to its approximate original alignment at the Slaughter Road Site; and restore approximately 900 linear feet of the unnamed tributary to the Wallkill River at the Ford Equine Site. The decree also requires long-term protection of the stream and wetland restoration and creation areas in the form of a deed restriction or other instrument.
CAFO: Defendants will cease unauthorized CAFO discharges and comply with applicable federal and state CAFO regulations, including hiring a certified planner to develop a nutrient management plan and develop appropriate best management practices. Defendants must also apply for applicable permit coverage.
Construction Stormwater: The CGP was terminated in 2018, so there is no injunctive relief associated with the construction stormwater violations. If Defendants do intend to perform any construction activities, they must comply with all applicable laws and permits.
Pollutant Impacts
The straightening of Crystal Run Creek and the filling of its wetlands destroyed important floodplain areas. These activities limited the wetland and floodplain areas’ abilities to provide wildlife habitat, filter pollutants, and store floodwaters.

Pollutants most commonly associated with animal waste include nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), pathogens (bacteria), organic matter, solids, and oxygen depleting substances, all of which contribute to water quality impairment in U.S. waterbodies. Other potential environmental and human health risks include transmission of disease-causing bacteria and parasites associated with food and waterborne diseases, fish advisories, and algal blooms.

Sediment-laden runoff from construction activities can result in increased turbidity and decreased oxygen in receiving waters, which in turn results in loss of in-stream habitat for fish and other aquatic species. Sediment can kill fish directly, destroy spawning beds, suffocate fish eggs and bottom dwelling organisms, and block sunlight resulting in reduced growth of beneficial aquatic grasses.

Health and Environmental Benefits
The restoration of Crystal Run Creek and its surrounding wetland areas will help to improve the water quality of Crystal Run Creek and the Wallkill River by filtering pollutants and potentially mitigate flooding downstream during storms. The restoration and creation of wetlands at both sites will also provide wildlife habitat.

It is also anticipated that the injunctive relief required in this proposed settlement will reduce the amount of pollutants entering the affected waters of the U.S., including nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), pathogens, organic matter, solids, and oxygen depleting substances.

Civil Penalty
Defendants will pay a penalty of $200,000 within 30 days of the Effective Date of the consent decree.


https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-08/markford-cd.pdf
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-covered-bridge-owner-mark-ford-jeff-gillis-suspension-1.7545214
https://youtu.be/vnqUC1ZCbow?si=hE7ITKA9of8lC7ov
https://youtu.be/6sHOQjeHzwo?si=MhGdUBGWKfx2NE7z
https://youtu.be/mzLsNuLmg5c?si=1xsVmccoQWpaK_bS




https://freeimage.host/i/CccLhZv][/url]






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