EPA v. BP Exploration & Production Inc. dba Vastar Resources Inc. (GMG290009)
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
Respondent operated an oil and gas exploration and production platform in the outer continental shelf of the Gulf of Mexico in lease area/block High Island 389. This is located in the Flower Gardens Marine National Sanctuary. Respondent had an NPDES permit, but the general permit prohibited discharged in areas of biological concern, meaning their discharges were unauthorized. Respondent no longer operates this platform or has discharges.
Defendants (1)
- BP Exploration & Production Inc. dba VastarNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (2)
BP EXPLORATION & OIL INC. (GMG290110)
GULF OF MEXICO, GULF OF MEXICO, TX, 99999
Registry ID: 110015755672
BP EXPLORATION&PRODUCTION, INC
501 WESTLAKE PARK BLVD., HOUSTON, TX, 77079
Registry ID: 110063982347
Statutes cited
- CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
Enforcement conclusions (1)
BP Exploration & Production Inc. dba Vastar Resources Inc. (GMG290009)entered 2005-04-20
Primary law: CWA
Federal penalty: $8,000
Timeline (5 milestones)
- 2004-08-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2004-09-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2004-11-16Request for Extension of Time to File Answer
- 2005-04-20Final Order Issued
- 2005-05-25Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 124858
- Case number
- 06-2004-2305
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- 6EN-W
- EPA region
- 06
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- NPDES Discharge without a Permit
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2004-2305 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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