EPA v. BP Exploration & Production, Inc.
Unilateral Administrative Order Without Adjudication
Case summary
On November 6, 2018, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. ? 1251 et seq.) to BP Exploration & Production, Inc., located in the Western portion of the Gulf of Mexico. The AO was issued in response to effluent violations. BP Exploration & Production, Inc. must respond to EPA Region 6 within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this AO. For more information, see documents below.
Defendants (1)
- Lori Knutson 281-892-3390Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
BP EXPLORATION&PRODUCTION, INC
501 WESTLAKE PARK BLVD., HOUSTON, TX, 77079
Registry ID: 110063982347
Statutes cited
- CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations
Enforcement conclusions (1)
BP Exploration & Production, Inc.entered 2018-11-06
Primary law: CWA
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2018-11-06Final Order Issued
- 2018-11-07Enforcement Action Closed
- 2018-11-07NPDES Closed
- 2018-12-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3601702816
- Case number
- 06-2019-1720
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- 6EN-W
- EPA region
- 06
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- NPDES Permit Violations
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2019-1720 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.