This is a civil administrative penalty proceeding under Section 105(a) of the Marine, Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA, the Act), 33 U.S.C. Section 1415(a) 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). Pursuant to Section 105(a) of the MPRSA, 33 U.S.C. Section 1415(a), the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is authorized to assess administrative penalties against persons who violate Section 101(a)(l) of the Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 141 l(a)(l). Respondent, in order to resolve this matter without further litigation, agrees to pay $300,000, as the civil penalty for the violations.