EPA v. CMA VGP CGM SA-APL Columbus

Case summary

This is a Class II civil administrative penalty proceeding under Section 309(g)(l)(A) and 2(B) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 U.S.C. ? 1319(g)(l)(A) and 2(B), 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). This Consent Agreement and Final Order (CA/FO), which contains the elements of a complaint required by 40 C.F.R. 22.14(a), simultaneously commences and concludes this penalty proceeding, as authorized by 40 C.F.R. ?? 22.13(b) and 22.18(b)(2) and (3). In consideration of the penalty factors of Section 309(g) of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. ? 1319(g), Respondent shall pay to the United States a civil administrative penalty in the amount of sixteen thousand, two hundred and ninety-three dollars ($16,293) within thirty (30) calendar days of the Effective Date of this CA/FO.

Defendants (1)

• Kristi ThompsonNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• APL COLUMBUS - NOI VPBD0278N

  9 NORTH BUONA VISTA DRIVE, SINGAPORE, CA, 138588

  Registry ID: 110070866122

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CMA VGP CGM SA-APL Columbusentered 2023-09-15

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $16,293

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2023-09-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-09-15Final Order Issued
• 2023-09-22Enforcement Action Data Entered