EPA v. BioMarin APO

Case summary

BioMarin had recurring violations of the federal pH-related specific prohibition, which prohibits a pH of less than 5.0 at any time. EPA found 62 violation days from 2004 through 2007. This Order requires BioMarin to pay a civil administrative penalty of $119,717, and to expend at least $50,270 on a supplemental environmental project (SEP). The SEP involves conducting stream restoration work to improve aquatic habitat, fish passage, and hydrologic function in Novato Creek and its tributary, Vineyard Creek.

Defendants (2)

• BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.Named in complaint
• BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (2)

• BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.

  105 DIGITAL DRIVE, NOVATO, CA, 94949

  Registry ID: 110030993575

• BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.

  105 DIGITAL DRIVE, NOVATO, CA, 94949

  Registry ID: 110030993575

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BioMarin APOentered 2008-09-04

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $119,717 · SEP: $50,270

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2008-09-04Final Order Issued
• 2008-10-06Enforcement Action Data Entered