# BP Exploration & Production Inc. dba Vastar Resources Inc. (GMG290009)
> **Administrative - Formal** · FY2004 · — · Final Order With Penalty
## Case
- **Activity ID:** `124858`
- **Case Number:** 06-2004-2305
- **Type:** Administrative - Formal
- **Lead:** EPA
- **Outcome:** Final Order With Penalty
- **Penalty assessed:** —
- **Cost recovery:** —
- **Compliance action $:** —
- **Multimedia (multi-env):** —
## Defendants
- BP Exploration & Production Inc. dba Vastar (complaint) (settlement)
## Summary

Respondent operated an oil and gas exploration and production platform in the outer continental shelf of the Gulf of Mexico in lease area/block High Island 389.  This is located in the Flower Gardens Marine National Sanctuary.  Respondent had an NPDES permit, but the general permit prohibited discharged in areas of biological concern, meaning their discharges were unauthorized.  Respondent no longer operates this platform or has discharges.

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