1. SECTION 309(G)(2)(A) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT ( CWA ), 33 U.S.C. SEC. 1319(G)(2)(A). 2. AMERADA HESS CORPORATION 1201 LOUISIANA STREET SUITE 700 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002-5681 NPDES PERMIT NO. GMG290003 LOCATION OF FACILITIES: GULF OF MEXICO 3. RESPONDENT VIOLATED SECTION 301(A) OF THE CWA BY EXCEED- ING THE EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS OF ITS PERMIT IN ITS DIS- CHARGES OF POLLUTANTS INTO NAVAGIBLE WATERS. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 309(G)(2)(A) OF THE CWA EPA PROPOSES A PENALTY OF $25,000.