EPA v. Port of Oakland CAFO

Case summary

This is a civil administrative penalty proceeding under Section 105(a) of the Marine, Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA, the Act), 33 U.S.C. Section 1415(a) and 40 C.F.R. Part 22 ( Consolidated Rules of Practice Governing the Administrative Assessment of Civil Penalties and the Revocation/Termination or Suspension of Permits). Pursuant to Section 105(a) of the MPRSA, 33 U.S.C. Section 1415(a), the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is authorized to assess administrative penalties against persons who violate Section 101(a)(l) of the Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 141 l(a)(l). Respondent, in order to resolve this matter without further litigation, agrees to pay $300,000, as the civil penalty for the violations.

Defendants (1)

• Port of OaklandNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PORT OF OAKLAND

  530 WATER ST, OAKLAND, CA, 94607-3798

  Registry ID: 110001169636

Statutes cited

• MPRSA 101A — Mar. Prot, Res & Sanc Act

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Port of Oakland CAFOentered 2020-02-14

  Primary law: MPRSA

  Federal penalty: $300,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-02-14Final Order Issued
• 2020-02-14Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-02-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-03-09Enforcement Action Data Entered