THIS IS A PROPOSED CLASS I ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY ACTION AGAINST AEI-KAARS PRODUCTION CO., INC. UNDER SECTION 309(G) OF THE CWA. THE COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT RESPONDENT DIS- CHARGED BRINE W/OUT A PERMIT AS DETERMINSED THRU STATE AND EPA INSPECTIONS. RESPONDENT ENTERED INTO PRE-NEGOTIATION DISCUSSIONS W/EPA CONCERNING THESE VIOLATIONS AND HAS TENTATIVELY AGREED TO A CONSENT ORDER FOR $20,000.