'EPA has determined the proposed penalty of $137,500 against the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority concerning the Lares Wastewater Treatment Plant for failure to meet effluent limitations set forth in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, for the unlawful discharge of untreated or partially treated sewage (wastewater bypasses) into the Guajataca River, water of the United States, and failure to provide proper operation and maintenance to the plant, all against the NPDES permit. The violations taken in the Complaint occurred within the period of January 1, 2000 and May 31, 2002.'