EPA v. American Samoa Shipyard Service Authority & Territory of American Samoa

Case summary

EPA entered into an Administrative Order on Consent with American Samoa Shipyard Services Authority for violations of the Clean Water Act at the Satala Shipyard, including unauthorized discharges, failure to conduct required monitoring and reporting, and failure to comply with Best Management Practices to prevent the discharge of pollutants. The Order requires the American Samoa Shipyard Services Authority to repair its dry dock to prevent discharges, conduct proper monitoring and reporting, and implement Best Management Practices. EPA and the American Samoa Shipyard Services Authority modified the Order on Consent. The modified Order requires the American Samoa Shipyard Services Authority to implement BMPs, revise its Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, and seek coverage for stormwater discharges under the Multi-Sector General Permit.

Defendants (1)

• shipyardNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AMERICAN SAMOA SHIPYARD SERVICES

  VILLAGE OF SATALA, AMERICAN SAMOA, AS, 96799

  Registry ID: 110010063787

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (2)

• American Samoa Shipyard Service Authority & Territory of American Samoaentered 2019-05-15

  Primary law: CWA

• American Samoa Shipyard Service Authority & Territory of American Samoaentered 2020-07-02

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2019-05-20Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-07-02Final Order Issued