Scheme: 
DHSCCGFM0005
Case Type Number: 
1
Statute (Common Name): 
Federal Water Pollution Control Act
Program Area: 
Environment
Legal Authorities (Statute/Exec. Order): 
33 U.S.C. 1321(b)(6)
Regulatory Authorities (CFR): 
33 CFR 20.101(a)
Filed By: 
Federal Agency
Brief Description of Case Type: 
Owners/operators in charge of oil vessels and facilities who illegally discharge oil or otherwise violate regulations under 33 U.S.C. 1321(j) may be assessed civil penalties. The Coast Guard's formal adjudication procedure is applied when assessing Class II penalties under this section.
Relief Available in Actions Filed by Agency: 
Civil (Monetary) Penalty
Finding of Violation/Non-Compliance
Other Agency Enforcement Action (General)
Verified by Agency: 
Verified