1. SECTION 309 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT ( CWA ). 2. VALCO IRON & METAL CO. 7837 TIDWELL ROAD HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS 77028 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 301 OF THE CWA BY EXCEEDING THE EFFLUENT LIMITS OF ITS PERMIT. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 309 OF THE CWA, EPA IS- SUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (AO) ORDERING THE RESPONDENT TO COMPLY WITH THE EFFLUENT LIMITS OF ITS PERMIT.