EPA v. PRINCESS CRUISE LINES LTD - GOLDEN PRINCESS (FF)

Case summary

On December 17, 2012, Region 10 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order with Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. (Respondent) for violations of the NPDES permits issued to the Respondent for discharges from its cruise ship vessel, Golden Princess (Vessel). The Vessel is covered by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Vessel General Permit (VGP) issued under Section 402 of CWA. Violations of the VGP include unpermitted discharge of pool and spa water into Glacier Bay National Park. Respondent has agreed to pay a $20,000 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Princess Cruise Lines LtdNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• PRINCESS CRUISE LINES LTD - NPDES VPABY853L GOLDEN PRINCESS (IMO# 9192351)

  WORLD CRUISE CENTER, PORT OF LA, 600 N HARBOR BLVD, SAN PEDRO, CA, 90731

  Registry ID: 110054900808

• PRINCESS CRUISE LINES LTD - NPDES VPAAD361L GOLDEN PRINCESS (IMO# 9192351)

  WORLD CRUISE CENTER, PORT OF LA, 600 N HARBOR BLVD, SAN PEDRO, CA, 90731

  Registry ID: 110054900835

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PRINCESS CRUISE LINES LTD, GOLDEN PRINCESS - CONSENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ORDER (FF)entered 2012-12-17

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $20,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-10-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-12-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-12-17Final Order Issued
• 2013-01-17Enforcement Action Closed